Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7002
Course Name
Hand and Finger Safety
Contact Hours
0.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association
Primary Contact
Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca.Atkinson@yorkrisk.com
2486711734 Ext.
Website
Description
Provide water and wastewater operators training on the safety precautions required to prevent industrial hand and finger injuries. Topics include common hand and finger injuries in the workplace, hazards of mechanical and hand tools, safe practices, engineering and administrative controls to increase hand and finger safety for those working around equipment, and the use of personal protective equipment and machine guards. The course provides an overview of OSHA: 29 CFR 1910.132 (d)(l); 29 CFR 1910.138(a) and (b); 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I; 29 CFR 1910.212; and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
- Identify the primary types of hand and finger injuries in the workplace
- Identify the main hazards for mechanical and hand tool accidents
- Describe safe practices for working around equipment
- Describe effective engineering and administrative controls to increase hand and finger safety
- Recognize the importance of PPE
- Identify the purpose and correct use of machine guards
Target Audience
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association client that are certified Pa. DEP water and wastewater operators.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous