Course Duration: 35+ minutes
This ROSPA-assured Welding Fume Control Training course examines everything that anyone who welds or works near welding fumes needs to be aware of.
The course looks at the hazards of welding fumes, the health risks, the legal requirements and the risk controls necessary to work safely around fumes. It also explores important information regarding the use of respiratory protective equipment.
| Course Duration | 35+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | RoSPA |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
The course certificate includes:
A RoSPA-assured certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Welding Fume includes irritating gases, such as the oxides of nitrogen and ozone. They can cause acute and chronic health risks, as well as asphyxiation.
Exposure to welding fume can cause:
Anyone who may be exposed to welding fumes must be aware of the hazards they face. They must also understand the measures in place to protect them, including how to effectively use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
In 2019, the Health and Safety Executive announced that there is no safe level of welding fume exposure. Employers have a moral and legal duty to control this hazard and provide sufficient information, instruction, and training to anyone at risk. This course supports meeting these duties.
Welding fumes contain harmful gases and fine particles that can cause serious health issues, from metal fume fever to chronic lung disease. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has clarified that there’s no safe level of welding fume exposure.
This course explains what welding fumes are, the risks they pose and how to control them. It covers legal requirements, risk control measures and the right way to use local exhaust ventilation (LEV) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Yes. Employers must control exposure to welding fumes by law. That means putting ventilation systems in place, providing the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring workers have proper training.
Ignoring these requirements puts people’s health at risk and can lead to serious legal consequences. If you weld or work around welding fumes, you need to understand the risks and the steps that must be taken to stay safe.
There’s no official qualification needed to work with welding fume control, but training is essential. If you weld, supervise welding activities, or work in an environment where welding fumes are present, you need to know how to reduce exposure and use control measures effectively.
This course gives you an awareness of HSE welding fume control regulations and guides you on how you can work safely.
The course is priced at £25 + VAT for a single trainee. Discounted rates are available for bulk purchases. Click on ‘Discount’ beneath the ‘Buy Now’ button for more details.
The certificate is valid for three years. After that, you’ll need a refresher to stay up to date with the latest safety regulations and best practices.
Yes. This course is assured by RoSPA. Once you pass the assessment, you’ll receive a RoSPA-assured training certificate that you can download and print immediately.
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