Prevent workplace hand injuries before they happen with this OSHA-compliant Hand, Wrist, and Finger Safety training program. This course teaches employees how to identify common hand hazards, follow OSHA safety requirements, select proper protective equipment, and apply safe work practices. Through practical instruction and real-world guidance, learners build the skills needed to protect their hands, reduce injury risks, and support workplace safety and regulatory compliance across industries.
Major Learning Points
- Why hand, wrist, and finger safety is essential to workplace injury prevention
- Common hand hazards, including machinery pinch points, sharp materials, chemicals, and temperature extremes
- OSHA hazard assessment requirements and applying the hierarchy of controls
- Proper glove selection, inspection, and use under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138
- Machine guarding requirements and safe material-handling techniques
- Lockout/tagout awareness for servicing and maintenance activities
- Preventing repetitive motion and ergonomic-related hand injuries
- Using Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to determine chemical hand protection needs
- Basic first aid response and proper injury reporting procedures
- Employee and supervisor roles in maintaining a strong hand safety culture
