OSHA 7110, Safe Bolting Principles & Practice

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OSHA 7110, Safe Bolting Principles & Practice
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COURSE COURSE NO.
ITEM CODE		 HOURS IN-PERSON ONLINE CERTIFICATE
Principles and Practice of Safe Bolting HBI-OSHA-7110
(USA Only)		 8 Y OSHA
Description This course provides a foundational introduction to the assembly of bolted joints. The course introduces bolts, nuts, washers, flanges, gaskets, and bolting patterns. An emphasis is placed on safety and best practices in bolting with power tools.
Audience Professionals of all experience levels interested in learning basic bolting safety principles, practice and application.
Prerequisite None, technical background and exposure to bolting concepts is helpful.
Objectives
  1. Describe industrial bolting risks and precautions for bolting safety.
  2. Explain basic components and tightening principles for bolted joints.
  3. Discuss bolting tools and methods used in joint assembly.
  4. Use bolting tools to safely tighten simple bolted joints under supervision.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Time Topic Delivery Method
1.5 hours Introduction to Bolting
  • Course Introduction
  • Overview of Bolting Applications
  • Principles of Bolted Joints
 Presentation
2.0 hours Components for Pressurized Joints
  • Standard Flanges
  • Standard Fasteners
  • Gaskets used in Pressurized Joints
 Presentation
1.5 hours Tightening Pressure Flanges
  • Tightening Flanges with Torque
  • Tightening Flanges with Tension
  • Bolting Sequences and Patterns
 Presentation
3.0 hours Safe Bolting with Industrial Power Tools
  • Industrial Power Bolting Tools
  • Operation of Power Bolting Equipment
  • Bolting Safety Precautions and Protective Equipment
 Presentation
Demonstration and Hands-On
8.0 hours Total