Hand Hazard Awareness
Course Overview
Under Australian legislation, everyone has a duty to ensure that the work environment is safe and free of undue or excessive risk. Not all risk can be eliminated or reduced however, meaning some work environments can still pose a risk to a worker's hands. Given the importance and value of an individual's hands, understanding and being aware of the risks hands can face in the workplace is extremely important.
This course will provide learners with a greater understanding of the work environment and the more common dangers it can pose to a person's hands. It will cover OHS responsibilities, hazard awareness, hand care, proper equipment use, safety procedures, and tips for hand safety with some of the more commonly used work tools. By better understanding the work environment and risks, workers can reduce the likelihood of a hand-related injury from occurring.
Key Content- OHS responsibilities and safety standards.
- The importance of hand safety and the value of a worker's hands.
- Types of injuries; how to respond to injuries.
- How injuries may arise and how to contribute to a safer work environment.
- Proper hand safety and how to properly maintain and care for one's hands.
- Common hand-related risks in the workplace.
- Proper safety equipment use.
- Ergonomic tips to avoid strain and sprains.
- Tool safety.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:- Identify potential hazards.
- Navigate and avoid hand hazards.
- Properly use personal protective equipment and equipment.
- Explain how hazards arise.
- Properly respond to an incident or injury.
- Properly use tools to avoid accidents.