HAND & FINGERS SAFETY AWARENESS TRAINING (OSHA)
Course Introduction
Hands and fingers are the most frequently injured body parts at work. While rarely fatal, these injuries can be life-changing. This awareness training highlights common workplace hazards, OSHA regulations, proper use of protective equipment, and safe work practices to minimize risks.
The program aims to foster a culture of safety, improve compliance with OSH Act 1994 (Act 514), and promote a healthier, safer, and more productive workplace.
Objectives
- Recognize common hand & finger injuries and causes
- Identify workplace hazards (mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, biological)
- Apply OSHA hand protection regulations
- Select and properly use gloves (PPE)
- Practice safe work procedures to prevent injuries
- Respond effectively to hand/finger injury incidents
Who Should Attend
- Operators, technicians & maintenance staff
- Engineers & warehouse workers
- Safety committee members
- Any staff exposed to hand-related hazards
Lessons Module
- Introduction to Hand Safety – Importance, OSHA statistics, injury types
- Identifying Hand Hazards – Mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical, biological
- OSHA Regulations – Employer duties, hazard assessment, controls
- PPE – Gloves – Selection, compatibility, care & inspection
- Safe Work Practices – Machine guarding, LOTO, tool & manual handling
- Practical Session – Glove selection, hazard ID, safety demos
- Emergency Response & First Aid – Incident handling & reporting
- Recap & Assessment – Knowledge check, Q&A, certification
Benefits
- Increased awareness of hand/finger injury prevention
- Improved compliance with OSHA regulations
- Hands-on practice with glove selection & safe work practices
- Confidence in responding to emergencies
- Certificate of Attendance for records & compliance
- 1 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Interactive presentations
- OSHA fact sheets & glove selection charts
- Case studies & group activities
- Practical demonstrations
- Pre & post-test assessments
