Helping manage hot works risks

When heat meets haste, risk can rise fast. In sectors like construction and manufacturing, hot works like welding, cutting and grinding are essential but dangerous. That’s why we’re spotlighting a crucial resource now available on Aviva Risk Management Training Solutions (ARTS) - hot works course for operatives. This compact, high-impact training is designed to help keep workers safe and compliant without pulling them off the job for hours.

Why it matters

According to the Fire Protection Association (FPA), 20% of all fires in buildings under construction in England were caused by hot work, with welding and cutting equipment being the most common culprits. In Scotland, the figure was even more striking - 79% of construction site fires were linked to hot work, resulting in 21 casualties in a single year. 

These incidents are often preventable, but traditional training methods can often fall short - they’re time-consuming, hard to retain and not always accessible when and where they’re needed most. 

This ARTS course can help change that.

Learning outcomes

Delivered in short, focused modules, the course covers:

• ignition and fuel sources 
• roles and responsibilities 
• hot work permits 

It’s mobile-friendly, easy to digest and designed for on-the-job learning - perfect for busy professionals in construction, manufacturing, facilities management and beyond.

Who it’s for

Whether your clients want to upskill their safety officers, site supervisors or frontline workers, this course can help with:

• staying compliant with fire safety regulations 
• refreshing critical knowledge in minutes 
• building a culture of safety from the ground up
  
  

More than just hot works

The hot works microlearning course is just one part of a diverse and growing library of safety and compliance training available on ARTS. From electrical safety and accident investigation to server room safety and working at height, there’s a wide range of content designed to support continuous professional development across industries. These courses are built to be practical, accessible and immediately applicable on the job.
 

Want to know more?

To get access to Aviva Risk Training Solutions, share our email trainingsolutions@aviva.com with your clients and we’ll reply with their access codes and login information. 

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