Posted By Stu Haysman
We have two employees who will be expanding their job descriptions to include oxy-acetylene cutting, plus mig and arc welding. I need them to attend a course and/or gain a qualification which would be deemed as 'suitable' in order for them to demonstrate competence in these areas? I need them to be competent to carry out the task, competent to ensure the equipment they use is suitable under PUWER and competent to recognise any health and safety hazards associated with hot work.

We already have a hot work permitting system to control contractors, and our fire RA is in place. However, we have never had cause before to carry out hot work on our site, so to be honest, we have never been too sure what would constitute evidence of competency in our contractors either. I guess this would be the same as it would for an employee?

Any advice appreciated!

Many thanks

Stu

Posted By LMR
http://www.twi.co.uk/j32k/index.xtp

The Welding Insitute should be a good place for you to start.
After that try your local college network to find any LEA welding courses and ask them for advice rather than starting with a commercial venture!