Title Duration Purpose/ Scope Occupational Relevance Candidate Pre-requisites Instruction/ Supervision Delivery Assessment Exothermic Welding in Construction Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours The purpose of this standard is to provide the knowledge and skills to perform exothermic welding to make connections for lightning systems. Connections may be completed on a roof or on the ground. The scope of this standard covers: Hot work risks including: fire, explosion, sparks, flames, toxic fumes, and burns. The hot work risks are in addition to working at height. Write a hot work permit (welding) Fire prevention, protection, monitoring, alarm, mitigation strategies/systems, and emergency fire response How to perform a work area hazard analysis and risk assessment How to handle and store exothermic welding tools and equipment Exothermic welding tools and equipment Principles and advantages of exothermic welding Preparation for exothermic welding How to make exothermic welds How to clean up after welding Training delivered against this standard is relevant to the following occupational group(s): Operative and Craft; and Supervision. For this training, candidates must hold a valid Working at Height Awareness certificate. It would be beneficial if candidates had a basic knowledge of roofing systems. Before candidates perform the work on a construction site, candidates must have successfully completed roofing-specific training for working safely at height. As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have: A train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate Successfully completed training to this standard At least 2 years relevant industrial experience A verifiable CV The following methods may be used in the delivery of this standard: Practical training: off the job simulated environment (on the ground) Theory training: classroom, e-learning, or a combination The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes. All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation. Learning should include at least 50% of learning activities to suit example work pieces. Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are: Practical assessment: off the job simulated environment using test pieces TS_SSLCE_EXWEL_IR_v02_08Jan18_Exothermic Welding in Construction Page 1 of 1
Quality Assurance Renewal Approval Date Review Cycle Quality Assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard. CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the Training Organisation can meet the requirements of the Training Standard. Approved Training Organisations will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB Quality Assurance team. No Renewal/Refreshment Requirements - There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard. TBC Either on request or in 3 years from approval date. Learning Outcomes The candidate will be able to: Describe hot work risks including: fire, explosion, sparks, flames, toxic fumes, and burns. The hot work risks are in addition to working at height. Write a hot work permit (welding) Describe fire prevention, protection, monitoring, alarm, mitigation strategies/systems, and emergency fire response Perform a work area hazard analysis and risk assessment Handle and store exothermic welding tools and equipment Describe exothermic welding tools and equipment Describe the principles and advantages of exothermic welding Prepare for exothermic welding Make exothermic welds Clean up after welding Additional Guidance to Support Learning Outcome Working at height from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Health and safety in roof work: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/d/hsg33.pdf Working on roofs: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg284.pdf Fragile roofs, safe working practices: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/geis5.pdf Safe working at height resources: http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/resources.htm Useful web links on working at height: http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/links.htm The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsr25.pdf Earthing: http://www.hse.gov.uk/comah/sragtech/techmeasearthing.htm TS_SSLCE_EXWEL_IR_v02_08Jan18_Exothermic Welding in Construction Page 2 of 2
Electrical standards and approved codes of practice: http://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/standards.htm Fire and explosion safety from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Approved Code of Practice and guidance. Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/d/l138.pdf Fire safety in construction: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/d/hsg168.pdf Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplace: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg370.pdf Fire and explosion: http://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/fire-explosion.htm Process fire risks: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/processfire.htm Hazardous Area Classification and Control of Ignition Sources: http://www.hse.gov.uk/comah/sragtech/techmeasareaclas.htm DSEAR: Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations. http://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/dsear-background.htm Incidents Reporting accidents and incidents at work. A brief guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg453.pdf Permits Isolation and permits to work: http://www.hse.gov.uk/safemaintenance/permits.htm Human factors: Permit to work systems: http://www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors/topics/ptw.htm Risk management from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) How to control risks at work: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/index.htm Risk assessment template: www.hse.gov.uk/risk/risk-assessment-and-policy-template.doc Risk Communication: www.hse.gov.uk/aboutus/meetings/committees/ilgra/risk.pdf Risk management: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/ Controlling the risks in the workplace: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/controlling-risks.htm Risk assessment: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg163.pdf Risk Management Resources: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/resources.htm Managing construction health risks: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/index.htm Risk assessment and policy template: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/risk-assessment-and-policy-template.doc Controlling the risks: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/managing/managingtherisks.htm The health & safety toolbox. How to control risks at work: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/d/hsg268.pdf Record your significant findings: http://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/record-your-findings-and-implement-them.htm Managing construction health risks: Health surveillance: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/managing-essentials/health-surveillance.htm Managing Construction Health Risks: www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/managing-essentials/essentials.pdf Health risk management: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/d/hsg137.pdf Reducing risks, HSE s decision-making process protecting people: www.hse.gov.uk/risk/theory/r2p2.pdf Welding from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Guide to PPE at Work Regulations 1992: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg174.pdf Asphyxiation hazards in welding and allied processes: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/eis45.pdf Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg297.pdf TS_SSLCE_EXWEL_IR_v02_08Jan18_Exothermic Welding in Construction Page 3 of 3
COSHH and welders - key messages: http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/industry/welding.htm COSHH for welding, hot work and allied processes: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/wlseries.htm Welding and flamecutting: http://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/welding.htm Health and safety toolbox: fire safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/fire.htm Health and safety toolbox: gas safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/gas.htm Welding health and safety: http://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/index.htm Welding fume - Reducing the risk: http://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/fume-welding.htm Legislation http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ The Work at Height Regulations 2005: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/735/contents/made Work at Height (Amended) 2007: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/114/regulation/2/made Fire Precautions and workplace Regulations 1997 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) The Control of Lead at Work (CLAW) Regulation 2002 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) British Standards https://www.bsigroup.com/en-gb/ BS-8454 Code of practice for delivery of training - work at height and rescue EN 1187:2001 Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs BS EN 1991-1-2:2002 Eurocode 1. Fire actions on structures. British Standards for Lighting BS EN 50536 Protection against lightning. Thunderstorm warning systems BS EN 50622 Lightning protection systems pure performance standard BS EN 60076-4 Power transformers & reactors. Guide to the lightning impulse & switching impulse testing PD IEC/TR 60479-4 Effects of current on human beings and livestock. Effects of lightning strikes BS EN 61400-24 Wind turbines. Lightning protection BS EN 62305-1 Protection against lightning. Part 1. General principles EN 62305-2 Protection against lightning. Part 2. Risk management PD 62305-2 Flash density map 2014. Supplement to BS EN 62305-2:2012 EN 62305-3 Protection against lightning. Part 3. Physical damage to structures and life hazard BS EN 62305-4 Protection against lightning. Part 4. Electrical and electronic systems within structures BS EN 62561-1 Lightning protection system components (LPSC). Connection components BS EN 62561-2 Lightning Protection System Components (LPSC). Conductors and earth electrodes BS EN 62561-3 Lightning protection system components (LPSC). Isolating spark gaps (ISG) BS EN 62561-4 Lightning protection system components (LPSC). Part 4. Conductor fasteners BS EN 62561-5 Lightning protection system components (LPSC). Inspection housings and electrode seals BS EN 62561-6 Lightning protection system components (LPSC). Part 6. Lightning strike counters (LSC) BS EN 62561-7 Lightning Protection System Components (LPSC). Earthing enhancing compounds BS EN 62561-8 Lightning Protection System Components (LPSC). Part 8. Components for isolated LPS TS_SSLCE_EXWEL_IR_v02_08Jan18_Exothermic Welding in Construction Page 4 of 4
BS IEC 62793 Protection against lightning. Thunderstorm warning systems BS EN 62858 Lightning density based on lightning location systems (LLS). General principles BIP 2118 Protection against lightning. A UK guide to the practical application of BS EN 62305 PD CLC/TR 50469 Lightning protection systems. Symbols Work at Height Safety Association The WAHSA Technical Guidance Notes are a free resource, provided and maintained by WAHSA and its member companies for reference. They assist specifiers, managers, and end users of fall protection equipment. http://www.wahsa.org.uk/technical-guidance/ Related standards TS_SSLCE_EXWEL_IR_v02_08Jan18_Exothermic Welding in Construction Page 5 of 5