Every workplace has its hazards, some more than others. Protecting yourself from those hazards is a threefold affair: Know the hazards of the job, do the right things to protect yourself and know how to react if an accident should occur.
A major part of workshop safety is based upon commonsense and thinking ahead. It is an accepted fact that forethought and the elimination of carelessness can avoid virtually all shop accidents. These are the issues covered in this course.
Entry requirements
Grade 7 certificate or equivalent qualification.
For any queries regarding the requirements and conditions of electric workshop machine training, contact our skills development advisor for more information.
Electric Workshop Machines
Electric Workshop safety training
Power tools safety training
Course content
Safety Legislation
General safety in the machine shop
We cover the machine shop requirements for safety, housekeeping, general safety precautions, clothing and safety equipment for the machine shop, protective clothing, hazardous materials safety, lifting, step ladders, battery handling and storage, pneumatic tools and safety signs and symbols.
Machine safety
We discuss general machine safety considerations for drill presses, lathes, milling machines, band saws, grinders, table saws, power hand saws, disc and belt sanders, welding safety guidelines, using hand tools in a machine shop, working with solvents, resins and other chemicals, safety guidelines for heavy sanding of wood and foam, spray paint operations and guidelines for cleaning.
Implementation of safety procedures
We show learners the five steps to risk assessment, first aid/accident planning, fire prevention practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
Assessment methods
We conduct a formative theoretical assessment at the beginning of the course to gauge the learner’s initial understanding (novices only). At the end of the training, a summative theoretical and practical application assessment is conducted, to find if the learner is competent; if not, additional developmental areas are identified and suggested.