Industrial Safety
- Introduction to Safety – Begin this course with an overview of effective Safety and Health programs and an understanding of their importance to both employers and employees. Discover methods for implementing safety programs in the industrial workplace.
- Walking and Working Surfaces – Identify common hazards that may increase the probability of workplace accidents. Study proper “housekeeping”, and the correct use of ladders and stairways. Identify when to use covers and guardrails and the steps that can be taken to minimize slipping, tripping, and falling in the workplace.
- Prevention and Protection Plans – Study the importance of an effective emergency management plan in reducing workplace injuries and deaths. Learn that an effective safety plan includes proper and clearly marked exits, functioning and regularly maintained fire-fighting equipment, and employee training programs.
- Personal Protective Equipment – Describe a variety of personal protective equipment. Understand the purpose of each and its role in maintaining a safe working environment.
- Electrical Safety – Review basic electrical terminology. Study the hazards of working with electricity and the steps for ensuring safety. Identify the preventive measures that can protect you from injury or death.
- Machine Guarding – Explore the potential dangers of industrial machinery. Study the procedures required for creating a safe, hazard-free workplace.
- Chemical Safety – Learn about industrial chemicals and the impact they can have on health and safety. Discover methods for protecting yourself when handling these chemicals.
- Powered Industrial Trucks – Learn the potential hazards involved and how to prevent them.
- Industrial Hygiene – Study air quality, biological hazards, radiation, lasers, and occupational illness.
- Ergonomics – Learn how to perform your job comfortably with a minimum of physical and mental stress.