Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety in Construction Environments

Injuries to hands, wrists or fingers can be the most common ailments on the worksite, forcing workers to miss costly time away from the job. This online training video shows how with safe work practices injuries to the hands, wrists and fingers can be avoided.

This computer-based training program teaches workers to prevent injuries with the knowledge of how hands works and proper safety measures, such as use and maintenance of personal protective equipment and in-depth job preparation. The video gives a look at the tissues, nerves and bones within a worker's hand and relates the information to issues like proper grips and ergonomic work practices to avoid immediate and long-term health issues.

The online training video demonstrates how to avoid hand injuries and gives proper safety guidelines for dealing with equipment and procedures to keep workers safe and on the job.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

All construction workers

• Introduction
• How the Hand Works
• Job Preparation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Fit & Care of PPE
• Ergonomic Hazards
• Review

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