Course Overview
Hand injuries are among the most common workplace injuries, with hand injuries ranking among the leading specific body parts involved in cases resulting in days away from work (National Safety Council). Fortunately, there are ways to help to prevent traumatic and ergonomic hand, wrist and finger injuries in industrial environments.
This course covers hand and finger anatomy, preparing for hand-intensive work, safe work practices, ergonomic injury prevention, proper tool selection and use, and choosing the right gloves for the job. You will learn how to recognize risks before work begins, reduce strain and exposure, and protect your hands without sacrificing productivity.
The focus of this safety training is practical: fewer injuries, better tool use, and safer work habits in the manufacturing workplace.
Key Audience
The course is intended for industrial workers, maintenance personnel, machine operators, supervisors, and safety professionals who perform tasks that put their hands, wrists, and fingers at risk.
Course Topics
Introduction
The Hand’s Design and Structure
Preparing to Work with Your Hands
Safe Work Practices
Preventing Ergonomic Injuries
Choosing Tools and Using Them Safely
Selecting the Best Gloves for the Job
Conclusion
Course Detail
Course ID
marchwfs2i_vod
Time
22-34 MIN
Questions
12
Languages
en
video format
HD
captions
No
Resources
Yes
Lessons
8
Remediation
Yes
Bookmarking
Yes
Feedback
No
Microlearning
No