Hot Work Passport

Overview
The FPA Hot Work Passport was introduced in response to requests from industry for a national benchmark that can be used as an indicator of the levels of knowledge and understanding of fire safety held by hot work project managers and operatives. This request was made against reports of a rising number of serious fires as a result of hot work activities. Upon attendance at this course, and successful completion of a short assessment, you will be awarded a personalised Hot Work Passport, valid for 5 years.

Who will benefit?
This course is designed for those supervisors and operatives who carry out fire risk assessments in order to complete hot work permits on construction sites, refurbishment projects and during maintenance work.
The Passport is an indication to employers and clients that you have demonstrated a level of knowledge and understanding of fire safety that will contribute to safe and effective hot work activities on any structure, building, equipment or area where construction, alteration or maintenance is taking place.

Learning outcomes
You will develop knowledge and understanding of:
the importance of fire prevention and your own responsibility when performing dangerous work systematic working and fire prevention methods underpinned by the relevant legislation and regulations

Programme

• Course content will include:
  legislative requirements
  principles of fire risk assessment
  fire science – understanding fire
  structures and materials – understanding fire protection
  hot work management processes
  hot work equipment fire hazards
  preparing to carry out hot work
  safety precautions during and after hot work
  action in the event of fire

Certification
FPA Hot Work Passport
CFPA Europe Certificate in Hot Works
This course has been awarded 6 IFE CPD hours

Our Hot Work Passport course has been successfully delivered to over 2,700 employees on company sites across the UK.