Boiler Room Training

Boiler room training teaches how to prevent occupational hazards.

Novice boiler room personnel who wish to polish their mechanical knowledge and engineering dexterity can participate in a training program. Coaching sessions also focus on the responsibilities of stationary engineers and boiler operators.

Target Audience

Boiler room training sessions target boiler operators, operating engineers, plant operators and stationary steam engineers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET OnLine). Other likely attendees include boiler engineers, firemen and boiler tenders.

Operational Training

Operating training teaches participants the practical aspects of boiler room operation, including safety hazards associated with electrical wiring and plant steam processes. Trainees also learn how to operate boiler equipment efficiently, according to boiler maker Cleaver-Brooks.

Administrative Training

Administrative training sessions teach participants how to monitor the work of subordinates and ensure that personnel perform tasks in accordance with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines.

Tools

O*NET OnLine notes that trainees familiarize themselves with tools and equipment such as pressure indicators, pneumatic sanding machinery, and steam monitoring equipment. Trainees also learn about facilities management software and safety management applications.

References

• Cleaver Brooks: Training
• O*NET OnLine: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
• Plant Services: Boiler Room