Welding Safety Training Guides | Atlantic Training Blog

On a construction site, welding is one of the most important aspects to ensuring the structural integrity of any project, but welding can be extremely dangerous. Through a combination of pressure and intense heat, welding joins materials like steel and metal together to create better support for buildings. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Welders.

OSHA Required Training

Lockout Tagout OSHA Regulation: 1910.147(c)(7)

When OSHA Requires Lockout Tagout Training:

When an employee works in area that contains machinery that is locked out / tagged out. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

When there is a change.

Downloadable Lockout Tagout Training Resources (free):

Lockout Tagout Powerpoint
Lockout Tagout Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Lockout Tagout Training Videos (paid):

Safety Matters: Lockout/Tagout by Coastal Training
Lock Out Tag Out Refresher by Atlantic Training
Lockout/Tagout Lightning In A Bottle by Coastal Training / DuPont

Ladder / Stairway OSHA Regulation: 1926.1060

When OSHA Requires Ladder / Stairway Training:

Employees that are required to use ladders or stairways should be trained on the hazards associated with their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Provide retraining so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired from the training.

Downloadable Ladder / Stairway Training Resources (free):

Ladder Safety Powerpoint
Ladder Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Ladder Safety Training Videos (paid):

Ladder Safety by Atlantic Training
Ladder Safety in Construction by Atlantic Training
Stairways & Ladders by Coastal Training

Fall Protection OSHA Regulation: 1926.503(a)

When OSHA Requires Fall Protection Training:

Required for each employee that may be exposed to fall hazards. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

When there is a change in the workplace or the employer has reason to believe that a trained employee does not have the understanding and skill necessary to perform the job safely.

Downloadable Fall Protection Training Resources (free):

Fall Protection Powerpoint
Fall Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Fall Protection Training Videos (paid):

Fall Protection by Atlantic Training
Fall Protection: Prevent Falling with PPE by Atlantic Training
Fall Protection The Right Connection by Coastal Training

Fire Extinguisher OSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)

When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:

When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):

Fire Extinguisher Training Powerpoint
Fire Extinguisher Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Fire Extinguisher Training Videos (paid):

Using Fire Extinguishers Safely by Atlantic Training
Portable Fire Extinguishers Protecting People And Property
Fire Extinguisher Safety by Atlantic Training

Electrical OSHA Regulation: 1910.332

When OSHA Requires Electrical Training:

When an employee faces the risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by engineering controls. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

None specified.

Downloadable Electrical Training Resources (free):

Electrical Safety Awareness Training Powerpoint
Electrical Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Electrical Training Videos (paid):

Electrical Safety Training Video Program by Atlantic Training
lectrocution Hazards Part II: Employer Responsibilities by Atlantic Training
Preventing Electrocutions Training by Atlantic Training

Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)

When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:

When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.