Workshop Safety and Welding Equipment (with AI Checklist) — PickAClass
⏱ 3h 2m 📚 28 lessons

Workshop Safety and Welding Equipment (with AI Checklist)

PPE, Ventilation, Welder Selection

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About this course

This course provides the fundamentals for safe operation in a workshop, with a specific focus on welding equipment. You will learn to identify and use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), manage workplace ventilation, and select the most suitable welding machine for your needs. The program includes practical modules and simulations to reinforce learning. Artificial intelligence is integrated through interactive checklists that guide you in applying safety standards. This course is designed for anyone working or intending to work in a workshop, but it does not replace mandatory courses, certifications, or the advice of a qualified professional.

Course contents

6 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 2m

1 Foundations of Workshop Safety
Understand workshop environment risks and establish legal and organizational foundations.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Welcome and Legal Disclaimer
    Clarify that the course is informative and does not replace official certifications.
    6 min
  2. Main Workshop Risks
    Identify common mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.
    6 min
  3. Workspace Organization
    How to arrange benches and tools to minimize trips and obstacles.
    7 min
  4. Fire Safety
    Learn about fire classes and the correct use of fire extinguishers in the workshop.
    7 min
  5. Safety Signage
    Learn how to read prohibition, mandatory, and warning signs.
    6 min
2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Identify and correctly wear all the protective gear required for welding.
5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Introduction to Welding PPE
    An overview of what is needed to protect every part of the body.
    6 min
  2. The Welding Helmet
    The difference between passive and auto-darkening filters (ADF) helmets.
    7 min
  3. Body Protection: Gloves and Aprons
    Choosing heat and spark-resistant materials (leather, split leather).
    6 min
  4. Respiratory Protection
    When to use FFP3 masks or powered air-purifying respirators.
    6 min
  5. Footwear and Hearing Protection
    The importance of safety shoes and earplugs/muffs.
    6 min
3 Environment and Ventilation
Manage air quality and environmental safety during welding.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. The Dangers of Welding Fumes
    Understand fume composition and long-term health risks.
    6 min
  2. Natural vs. Forced Ventilation
    Evaluate whether opening doors and windows is sufficient.
    7 min
  3. Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
    Correct use of extraction arms and downdraft tables.
    7 min
  4. Gas Cylinder Management
    Safe storage and handling of compressed gases.
    6 min
4 Equipment and Welder Selection
Navigate through various types of welding machines and technical components.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Overview of Welding Processes
    Basic differences between MMA, MIG/MAG, and TIG.
    7 min
  2. Guide to Choosing a Welder
    Criteria for purchasing your first machine based on budget and use.
    8 min
  3. Machine Anatomy
    Learn the components: power source, torch, and ground clamp.
    6 min
  4. Cables and Electrical Connections
    Ensure effective and safe grounding.
    6 min
  5. Consumables
    Introduction to electrodes, wires, and rods.
    7 min
5 Smart Checklists with AI
Use artificial intelligence to automate safety checks.
4 lessons · 26 min
  1. What is an AI Checklist
    How AI can analyze your workshop's status through prompts.
    6 min
  2. AI Checklist: Pre-Work Inspection
    Verify the area and equipment before turning on the machine.
    7 min
  3. AI Checklist: PPE Verification
    Use AI to confirm you have the correct protection set for the task.
    7 min
  4. AI Checklist: Maintenance and End of Work
    Shutdown procedures and post-operational checks.
    6 min
6 Practical Simulations and Procedures
Apply theory through real-world scenario simulations.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Simulation: Workpiece Preparation
    Cleaning and safe positioning of the metal to be welded.
    6 min
  2. Simulation: Machine Setting
    Safely adjust amperage and parameters.
    7 min
  3. Simulation: The First Arc
    A step-by-step procedure to start welding without risks.
    7 min
  4. Managing Common Errors
    What to do if the electrode sticks or the circuit breaker trips.
    7 min
  5. Final Safety Procedures
    Cooling down workpieces and cleaning the area.
    6 min
Final project

The 'Safe Workshop' Protocol

The student must create a video or photo report showing them setting up their workstation, wearing the correct PPE, and generating a personalized AI checklist for a specific welding project.

What you'll get

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  • ⚡ Short & focused
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Certificate of completion

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
Performance benchmark
Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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