Lesson 1Hot Work Permitting, Fire Watch Responsibilities, and Fire Suppression ReadinessExplains hot work permitting for welding, cutting, and grinding in fire-risk areas. Details fire watch duties, fire-resistant barriers, gas testing where needed, and readiness of extinguishers, hose lines, and emergency communication in Ugandan sites.
Hot work permit scope, roles, and validityArea preparation and combustible removalFire watch positioning and watch durationExtinguisher selection and inspection checksEmergency reporting and post-work rechecksLesson 2SMAW Welding Hazards and Controls: Shock, Fumes, UV, BurnsDetails SMAW-specific hazards such as electric shock, fumes, UV radiation, and burns. Explains PPE selection, including leathers, helmets, and respirators, plus grounding, cable management, and local exhaust ventilation in confined areas of Ugandan workshops.
Electric shock prevention and safe electrode changeArc radiation, eye protection, and skin coverageFume sources, health effects, and exposure limitsSelecting leathers, gloves, helmets, and lensesLocal exhaust, fans, and confined space weldingLesson 3Personal Competency and Training Requirements for Safe TasksDefines competency requirements for common boilermaking tasks, including welding, rigging, and oxy-fuel work. Explains training, certification, and refresher intervals, plus employer verification, recordkeeping, and limits of trainee authorisation in Uganda.
Core safety orientation for boilermakersWelding procedure qualifications and continuityBasic rigging training and signalperson needsOxy-fuel operator training and certificationEvaluating proficiency and documenting recordsLesson 4Gas Cylinder Handling and Storage Regulations and Safe PracticesExplains safe handling, transport, and storage of compressed gas cylinders used in boilermaking. Covers valve protection, securing cylinders, separation of fuel and oxidisers, regulator use, leak checks, and applicable regulatory requirements in Ugandan shops.
Cylinder identification, labels, and colour codesMoving cylinders, caps, and securing in transitStorage segregation and upright securing methodsRegulator installation, leak tests, and removalOut-of-service tagging and defect reportingLesson 5Oxy-Fuel Cutting Hazards and Controls: Fire, Backfire, SparksFocuses on oxy-fuel cutting hazards, including fire, explosion, backfire, and flashback. Describes correct lighting and shutdown, flashback arrestors, hose management, PPE for sparks and slag, and housekeeping to control combustibles in local workshops.
Pre-use inspection of torch, hoses, and valvesLighting, adjusting, and shutting down the torchBackfire and flashback causes and preventionSpark, slag, and fire spread control measuresPPE for eyes, hands, body, and respiratory risksLesson 6Rigging and Lifting Hazards and Controls: Crush, Dropped Loads, Sling FailureCovers rigging risk assessment, sling selection, and inspection, with focus on crush and struck-by hazards. Details exclusion zones, taglines, and tagperson duties, plus coordination with crane operators and spotters in tight boiler spaces in Uganda.
Load weight, centre of gravity, and lift planningSling types, ratings, and inspection criteriaCrush, pinch, and dropped load hazard controlsEstablishing and enforcing exclusion zonesTagperson communication and standard signalsLesson 7Permit-to-Work and Communication Practices with Shop and Field PersonnelExplains permit-to-work systems for boilermaking, including lockout/tagout, energy isolation, and confined space interfaces. Emphasises clear communication between shop and field crews, shift handovers, and documentation of residual risks in Ugandan operations.
Permit-to-work workflow and authorisation levelsLockout/tagout devices and application stepsVerifying zero energy and tryout proceduresCommunication with operators and field crewsShift handover, signage, and permit closeoutLesson 8Housekeeping, Slip/Trip Controls, and Tool Maintenance to Reduce HazardsAddresses housekeeping standards in shops and field sites, focusing on slip, trip, and struck-by prevention. Covers cable routing, scrap removal, lighting, and tool maintenance, including guards, cords, and inspection schedules for safe use in Uganda.
Walkway clearance and material staging rulesManaging hoses, leads, and temporary lightingSpill cleanup, floor condition, and drainageTool inspection, guards, and defect taggingPreventive maintenance and storage practicesLesson 9Health Hazards and Controls: Fume Monitoring, Lead Awareness, Medical SurveillanceReviews health hazards common in boilermaking, including welding fumes, lead, and hexavalent chromium. Explains exposure monitoring, air sampling, medical surveillance triggers, and worker responsibilities for reporting symptoms in Ugandan workplaces.
Common airborne contaminants in boilermakingExposure limits and hierarchy of controlsFume extraction, dilution, and respiratorsLead and hexavalent chromium precautionsMedical surveillance, records, and reporting
