Energy Safety Canada Firewatch

Oil and gas workers often work near flammable substances, and sometimes that work requires welding or other operations posing fire hazards. If not managed properly, the risk of an accident and injury under these conditions can be severe.

This course covers the duties of the Fire Watch position, which oversees work posing a fire risk. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Watch before, during and after hot work including reviewing permits, hazard identification, communication and emergency response.

Topics Covered

Explain the basic properties of fire and heat transfer

Identify preferred methods to control the potential for fire and sparks using the hierarchy of controls

Explain role of the Fire Watch before, during and after hot work

Demonstrate the operation of a fire extinguisher in a simulated or live fire exercise

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate that does not expire

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate that does not expire

Attendance and full participation are mandatory

All registrations are booked through our Authorized Training Provider

This course replaces all formerly approved OSSA Fire Watch classroom training