HOT AIR & INDUCTION WELDING SAFETY TRAINING (HAWT)
Hot Air & Induction Welding Safety Training
MRCA's Hot Air and Induction Welding Safety Training Program (HAWT) teaches roof workers how to identify and control hazards associated with electrically powered hot-air and induction welding equipment used during roofing-system installation.
Training addresses hazard recognition, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, generators, fall and fire prevention, hazardous materials and the proper use of hot-air and induction welding equipment.
What Is HAWT Roofing Safety Training?
HAWT stands for Hot Air and Induction Welding Safety Training. The program is designed to help roof workers understand the hazards associated with hot-air and induction welding equipment and the methods used to control those risks during roofing work.
HAWT approaches Authorized User level training with the assumption that participants have completed basic Awareness level safety training, such as training provided through an OSHA 10-hour course or company-specific safety education.
HAWT Training Options & Pricing
Choose the HAWT training format that works best for your company and employees.
HAWT Instructor Training
Per applicator for instructor-led, self-run training.
HAWT Online Training
Per person for online HAWT training.
HAWT In-Person Training
Per person for in-person HAWT training.
HAWT + OSHA 10-Hour
Per person for the HAWT Online and OSHA 10-Hour combination.
Online HAWT Training Schedule
Applicator Training: 1:00-3:00 PM EST / 12:00-2:00 PM CST
Instructor Training: 1:00-4:00 PM EST / 12:00-3:00 PM CST
What Safety Topics Does HAWT Cover?
HAWT includes a review of hazard recognition and controls for roof workers using hot-air and induction welding equipment. Training also addresses several related safety topics workers may encounter during roofing-system installation.
What Is Authorized User Training for Hot-Air and Induction Welding Equipment?
HAWT approaches Authorized User level training with the assumption that a participant has completed basic Awareness level safety training. Awareness training may include an OSHA 10-hour safety class or specific safety training provided through the participant's company.
Current OSHA standards do not specify formal criteria for determining the appropriate training level for an authorized user. To address this need, the MRCA Hot Air and Induction Welding Safety Committee requires that roof workers using this equipment understand basic OSHA requirements for PPE, hazardous materials, fire prevention and fall prevention, along with electricity, electrical safety, generator function, generator safety and proper equipment use.
HAWT is specifically designed to help roof workers understand these hazards and identify appropriate methods for controlling risks when working with hot-air and induction welding equipment.
Use a Rain Day for HAWT Safety Training
Bad weather in the forecast? Roofing companies can use weather downtime for HAWT Safety Training. Contact MRCA to schedule a class by Zoom teleconference.
Email MRCA to Schedule HAWT Training
Watch the HAWT Training Overview
Learn more about MRCA's Hot Air and Induction Welding Safety Training Program and its focus on helping roof workers recognize and control equipment-related hazards.
Already HAWT Applicator Certified?
Certified HAWT applicators can contact MRCA for copies of applicator documents or to verify the status of their certification. Email jwhite@mrca.org for assistance.
HAWT Certified Instructor Resources
Certified instructors can use the HAWT Instructor Portal to register classes, download program materials and view quarterly meeting bulletins.
Access the HAWT Instructor Portal
