Hand safety injuries training

Hand safety injuries are accidents or injuries that occur specifically to the hands while performing various tasks. These injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to more severe injuries such as fractures, amputations, or crush injuries. Hand safety is crucial in professional and personal settings, as our hands are involved in almost every activity.

Course code

DNV-SFT-05


Learning Objectives

  • To increase participants' awareness of the importance of hand safety and the potential risks and consequences of hand injuries
  • Learn strategies and techniques to prevent hand injuries by implementing proper safety measures and safe work practices
  • Gain basic first aid knowledge to respond promptly and appropriately in the event of a hand injury.

Scope

  1. Introduction to hand safety
  2. Hand injury prevention
  3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  4. Machine guarding
  5. Ergonomics and hand safety
  6. Hazard recognition and reporting
  7. First aid for hand injuries
  8. Safety culture and communication
  9. Case studies and best practices.

Duration

1 day


Entry requirement

  • No prerequisites are required
  • Ability to read/speak the English language.

Assessment

  • Instructor interactive questions throughout the course.

Certificate and validity

Certificate of attendance, valid for 2 years, issued on completion of the assessment.

Delivery method

In-person Training
Blended Training
Virtual Training.