Carpentry involves the use of hand and power tools, as well as equipment, to complete repairs on items such as cabinets, windows and flooring. You should never put yourself in harm's way by trying to perform a task that’s unsafe, especially if you haven’t received proper training or lack the correct tool. This course introduces several hazards and risks associated with performing basic carpentry tasks. It also covers recommended safe work practices to avoid injury and illness.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Identify the purpose of a safe work permit
Define ergonomics
Identify situations in which a hot work permit may be required
Specify the frequency in which fire watch rounds should be conducted
Describe the proper protocol for the storage of materials that are moderately or highly prone to self-heating and spontaneous combustion
Define PASS
Select the appropriate steps to take when lifting heavy material
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dan Hannan
Dan Hannan is an Environmental, Health and Safety professional of 28 years. Dan is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a designation awarded through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, as well as an OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer.
Dan’s professional safety career began in 1990 in the public sector working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Over the last 28 years Dan has provided professional EHS services to the oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, and ethanol industries. His work has included project safety management, compliance auditing, risk assessment, training and program development.
0.22 hr. Online Course