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This VR module trains workers and fire watchers to carry out welding, cutting and grinding safely. Trainees clear combustibles, check the permit, set up a fire watch and inspect the area after work ends.
01 — Overview
Welding, cutting and grinding throw sparks and hot slag far from the work point. They can ignite materials behind walls, under floors or in drains.
Many hot work fires start hours after the job ends, when no one is watching. Fire watch duties are often rushed or skipped.
A virtual reality hot work simulator shows exactly how sparks travel and where fires begin. Trainees learn to prepare the area and keep watch.
02 — What's included
Remove or cover combustibles within the danger zone.
Check the hot-work permit and test the air where needed.
Keep watch during the work and for a set time after it.
See how sparks travel through gaps, floor openings and drains.
03 — Key features
Trainees remove or cover combustibles within the danger zone. They also seal gaps, floor openings and drains where sparks could fall.
The module hides combustibles in realistic places, such as behind panels or under grating. Missed items can ignite later in the scenario.
No hot work starts without a valid permit. Trainees check the permit and test the air where flammable gases may be present.
They also confirm that a fire extinguisher is ready and that the fire watcher is in place. Each check is scored.
The fire watcher stays during the work and for a set time after it ends. Trainees practise watching the area and responding to a small fire.
Hidden areas must be inspected before the watch ends. The module rewards trainees who check above, below and behind the work point.
The module visualises spark paths through gaps, openings and across floors. Trainees see distances they would never notice in real work.
That visual memory changes behaviour on site. Workers start to look further when they clear an area for hot work.
Common errors are missing combustibles behind panels, leaving floor openings uncovered and ending the fire watch too early. Trainees also forget to check the area below.
The module shows each missed item igniting in a controlled way. Trainees then repeat the preparation and watch correctly.
Hot work training pairs with the permit to work module and the fire extinguisher module. Workers learn the permit steps and how to tackle a small fire.
Trainee welders can also take the Culenz VR welding simulator. They then learn site safety and welding technique before using a real torch.
We build for standalone headsets such as Meta Quest 3, so no PC or cables are needed. Culenz can supply, set up and maintain the headset fleet for you.
Voice-over and on-screen text are produced in the languages your workforce uses, which we agree at scoping. Simple visual cues help workers who read little.
Every attempt is logged with the trainee's name, score, time and errors. Records export to your LMS through SCORM or xAPI, or as a spreadsheet for audits.
Many sites start the hot work module as a pilot with one department or shift. That shows how workers respond before a full rollout.
A pilot also tests practical details, such as where headsets are stored and who runs sessions. Those answers shape the wider rollout plan.
At the end, we review results with your EHS team and agree the next steps. Most sites then add more modules or more headsets.
04 — Our process
A typical hot work session takes ten to twenty minutes in a standalone VR headset. A short briefing comes first, then the virtual task, then a debrief with the trainer.
Sessions run in a training room, a site office or a corner of the shop floor. Each trainee needs only a clear area of about two by two metres.
Trainers can run several headsets at once and watch each trainee's view on a tablet. That keeps a group moving through the module in one shift.
We agree tasks, trainees, sites and success measures with your EHS or training leads.
Your experts approve every step, hazard and score before the build starts.
We build the module, test it on the headset and review it with your trainers.
One group or site trains first, and we review the results together.
Headsets, records and refresher content are rolled out across your sites, with maintenance.
05 — Planning your project
Pricing
Cost depends mainly on how much is custom. A library module with your branding costs less than one set in a full model of your site.
The number of scenarios, languages and headsets also matters. Annual support and content updates can be added as a separate maintenance plan.
We share an itemised quote after a short scoping call. Content, hardware and support are listed separately, so you see what each part costs.
06 — Why Culenz
Culenz is a virtual reality company with offices across India and Dubai. We build VR training for plants and sites in both markets.
One team scripts the hot work module with your EHS team, then builds, installs and supports it. You deal with one contact from the first demo to the last refresher.
07 — FAQs
Sparks and hot slag can smoulder unseen and ignite later. Fire codes such as NFPA 51B require a fire watch during hot work and for a period after it. The module trains watchers to inspect hidden areas before they leave.
Welders, fabricators, maintenance staff, fire watchers and supervisors who issue hot work permits. Contractors doing hot work on your site also benefit, because they may not know its hidden risks.
Yes. Trainees can complete the hot work safety module before using the VR welding simulator. That way, they learn site safety and welding technique together, before working with a real torch.
We script the module from your site's hot work procedure. Where helpful, we refer to recognised codes such as NFPA 51B for fire watch duties. Your fire safety officer approves the final content.
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