American Welding Society Learning | Safety in Welding -- eLearning Course
About the Course
Based on the ANSI Z49.1:2012 Safety in Welding Standard, this course includes a broad range of topics, including hazards, safety equipment, ventilation, welding in confined spaces, safety precautions, and safety specifications. Presented in easy-to-access, online modules, the AWS Safety in Welding course is equally accessible to students, hobbyists and established professionals who want to expand their knowledge base and core competencies.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the various responsibilities of a welding sales representative and perform competently
- Identify and use standard welding terminology
- Avoid common welding hazards through general workplace safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment
- Understand the AWS shielding gas and electrode classification systems and use them to select the proper consumables for a particular application
- Use proper care in storage and handling of industrial gases
- Explain basic principles of electricity and welding power sources
- Explain key electrical variables that affect weld quality, including voltage, current, amperage, and polarity
- Describe the basics, equipment, consumables, and variables of common arc welding and cutting processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OFC, CAC-A, and PAC
- Describe the basics, equipment, consumables, and variables of brazing and soldering
- Select the proper joining or cutting process for a given application
- Evaluate and fill out welding procedure specifications and procedure qualification records
Course Outline
This course covers:
- Module 1: Introduction to Welding Safety: The Importance of Safety, Locating Safety Guidelines, and Safety Roles and Responsibilities
- Module 2: Radiation: Hazards and Prevention
- Module 3: Electric Shock: Hazards and Prevention
- Module 4: Fires and Burns: Hazards and Prevention
- Module 5: Fumes and Gases: Hazards and Prevention
- Module 6: Noise: Hazards and Prevention
- Module 7: Managing Welding Hazards: Workplace Hazards and Personal Protection Equipment
- Module 8: Managing Welding Hazards: Environmental Hazards, Confined Spaces, and Ventilation Safety
- Module 9: Process Specific Welding Safety: Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting
- Module 10: Process Specific Welding Safety: Arc Welding and Cutting
- Module 11: Process Specific Welding Safety: Resistance Welding, Electron Beam Welding, Brazing, and Soldering
Audience
This course is intended for students, hobbyists and established professionals who want to expand their knowledge base and core competencies.
CEUs and Certificate
CEU's 0.3 or 3 PDH
Certificate: A certificate is available upon successful completion of the course and an 75% or higher score on the exam.
Access
1 year online subscription for a Single-User Only via username/password. Requires internet access.
For pricing for Multi-User access or for more information, please contact sales here or call 1-877-909-ASTM.