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Hand and Finger Injury Prevention

Reducing the injury category that dominates most workplace statistics. Covers the mechanisms of hand injury, line of fire and pinch points, hand tool selection and use, glove choice and its limits, and the design and behavioural controls that remove hands from harm.

Taught by Icompetent Solutions

Modules
6
Lessons
24
Duration
3h 25m
Level
Beginner
Quizzes
6 graded

Course content

6 modules · 24 lessons · 3h 25m

An introduction to hand anatomy, injury statistics, and the foundational terms used throughout the course.

  • Introduction to Hand Safety and Scope
    Preview
    7 min
  • Hand Anatomy and Vulnerability8 min
  • Common Industrial Hand Injuries7 min
  • Thermal, Chemical, and Electrical Hazards8 min
  • Understanding Hand Safety at Work10 questions · pass 70%

Topics covered

Workplace & Site Safety
Hand Safety
Pinch Points
Line of Fire
Hand Tools
Gloves

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