What does Heta Arbeten mean?

  • Heta Arbeten, also known as fire-risk or hot work, refers to tasks where sparks are generated or open flames or other heat sources are used, creating a fire hazard.
  • Fire-risk work includes, among others, welding (gas and electric), work with gas burners, thermal cutting, and grinding.
  • In Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark), a Hot Work card is required to carry out such tasks.

Heta Arbeten Certificate

  • The Heta Arbeten certificate is issued digitally through the Heta Arbeten® app, includes the exam institute logo, and is valid for 5 years. In Polish, the certificate is called Safety in Fire-risk Work.
  • A Hot Work card is required for performing fire-risk work in Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark.
  • Companies in Scandinavia require their employees and subcontractors to hold a Work Safety Card. This also applies to Polish companies carrying out contracts or projects in Scandinavia.

Training and Exams

Heta Arbeten

  • Hot Work training covers topics of safety, health, and environmental management in workplaces according to standards applicable in Scandinavian countries: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark.
  • The Heta Arbeten certificate is intended for both managers and line workers. 1-day training concludes with a theoretical and practical exam, available in Polish or English.

Training and exam prices:

Program

  • Definition of Hot Work
  • Locations for Hot Work
  • Planning Hot Work: Hazards and Prevention
  • Legislation: Duties and Responsibilities
  • Precautions: Workflow, Tools and Equipment, Handling Gas Cylinders
  • Emergency Procedures

Duration and Format

  • In-person training conducted in Polish or English, duration: 1 day / 8 hours (with coffee and meal breaks).

Goal

  • The training aims to familiarize employees and subcontractors with regulations for high-risk workplaces, raising awareness of work safety.

Duration

  • Maximum 60 minutes

Exam Format

  • Consists of a theoretical part and practical exercises for extinguishing open flames

Exam Requirements

  • Identification document (ID card or passport – 18 years or older)

Certification Proof

  • Plastic card

For groups, you can arrange a custom training date

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