Operational Safety

Hot and Cold Work Permits

Plan, authorize and close cold and hot work permits.

  • Online
  • 16 hours
  • Intermediate level
  • Spanish and English
  • Verifiable certificate
Instructor: Luis Alfonso Sanchez

When you finish, you’ll be able to

  • Prevents incidents by applying effective controls before, during and after the work.
  • Strengthens decision-making for the safe authorization and execution of critical activities.
  • Improves operational discipline, ensuring compliance with procedures and standards.
  • Reduces exposure to risks associated with hot work, cold work and hazardous energy.
  • Increases coordination among Operations, Maintenance, HSE and contractors.
  • Promotes compliance with legal requirements and international industry best practices.
  • Protects people, facilities, production and the environment.
  • Contributes to strengthening the Process Safety culture in high-risk organizations.

Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to plan, authorize, execute and close out Cold and Hot Work Permits safely, applying Oil & Gas industry best practices to control the risks associated with critical activities. In addition, they will strengthen their technical criteria to prevent incidents, protect the integrity of people, facilities and the environment, and ensure compliance with applicable operational and legal standards.

Training scope

This course provides the knowledge and technical criteria needed to implement an effective Cold and Hot Work Permit system, covering hazard identification, risk assessment, pre-work requirements, operational controls, roles and responsibilities, energy isolation, coordination between areas, supervision of execution and safe closeout of the permit. The content is aligned with Oil & Gas industry best practices, promoting the prevention of major incidents and the strengthening of operational discipline.

Methodology

Virtual synchronous: It will be delivered through a multimedia presentation, Explaining the theoretical component and relating it to real situations typical of organizations based on the instructor's experience and the participants' companies (if any), Discussions and exercises based ​​on the course objectives will be developed.

Virtual asynchronous: A series of modules related to the course program structure will be presented; each module will include a series of questions that will reinforce the information received, and where you can download all the information related to the training activity.

In-person: To be arranged

This training includes

  • Synchronous / Asynchronous Virtual: Digital course materials downloaded directly from the training session.
  • In-person: Physical / digital training materials

Curriculum

  • 12modules
  • 43videos
  • 16hours
  • 11module exams
  • Final exam
  • 7downloadable documents

You see the full curriculum when you enroll.

Who is it for?

This course is intended for supervisors, operators, technicians, maintenance workers, operations leaders, industrial and process safety personnel (HSE/SIHO), maintenance coordinators, contractors, as well as inspectors, operations and maintenance engineers, and anyone responsible for Issuing, Receiving and Executing Work Permits in Classified Facilities, and any professional involved in the planning, authorization, execution or supervision of cold and hot work within industrial facilities, especially in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, power, mining and industrial process sectors.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the industrial operations or maintenance of the industry in which you work.
  • Experience or participation in field activities.
  • Interest in strengthening competencies for the safe execution of critical work.
  • Willingness to participate and learn.
  • Access to a computer or device with an Internet connection For the virtual format.
  • No specialized prior knowledge is required Since the course develops the fundamentals and best practices for the safe management of Cold and Hot Work Permits.

Your instructor

Luis Alfonso Sanchez

Luis Alfonso Sanchez

Eng. M.Sc. · Process Safety Expert

CCPS-certified Process Safety Expert with 20+ years of experience and over 1,200 hours of specialized training in the oil and gas industry. Co-founder of Global Safety Solutions and a technical leader in qualitative and semi-quantitative process risk studies (HAZOP, HAZID, PHA, What-If, Bow-Tie, LOPA, SIL-RG, FTA, ETA, CDC) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), combining methodological rigor with strong operational judgment.

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Your certificate

  • You get it when you pass the final exam, as a PDF.
  • Anyone can verify it with its unique code, in seconds.
  • Refresher recommended every year.
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This course is taught and facilitated by qualified Global Safety Solutions personnel, whose role is to provide professional training guidance based on industry experience and recognized safety codes and standards.

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  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and company safety policies.
  • Read, understand and follow all equipment manufacturer instructions, operating manuals and personal protective equipment (PPE) limitations.
  • Comply with all site-specific procedures, including Job Safety Analyses (JSA), permit systems and emergency response plans.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the certificate verifiable?

Yes. When you complete the training you receive a certificate that can be verified online: it carries a unique code and a QR code so anyone can check it.

What language is the training in?

The platform and support are available in Spanish and English, in your language.

Do I need prior experience?

No, beyond what is noted under “Requirements”. The training is built to guide you step by step.

How do I get my certificate?

Complete the training and pass the assessment; your certificate is issued, downloadable and verifiable online.

Is it a one-time payment?

Yes: one-time payment, no subscription. This training is refreshed every year: when your certificate is about to expire you can renew it (it is bought again). Checkout is completed securely and encrypted.

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