Shop Safety and OSHA

Course Description

Understand workplace safety protocols, hazard recognition, and emergency response procedures.

Course Content:

• Overview of safety regulations and best practices
• Recognizing workplace risks and safety violations
• Proper use of PPE for different tasks
• Operating machinery safely and understanding lockout/tagout (LOTO)
• Techniques for safely lifting and transporting materials
• Fire prevention and response protocols
• Understanding risks associated with electrical systems
• Conducting safety audits in a workshop setting
• Developing comprehensive safety checklists for routine inspections
• Understanding OSHA compliance and standards
• Identifying and addressing hazards in a mock environment
• Comprehensive review of safety practices

Applications and Hands-On:

• Identifying potential hazards in a simulated environment
• Hazard assessment walkthrough
• Fitting and inspecting PPE
• Simulating a LOTO procedure
• Practicing ergonomic lifting techniques
• Simulated fire drill and use of fire extinguishers
• Identifying electrical hazards and safe practices
• Inspecting a workspace and reporting findings
• Drafting and testing safety checklists
• Reviewing and discussing OSHA case studies
• Group exercise in hazard mitigation
• Demonstrating knowledge through a practical safety drill

Resources Provided:

• Safety manuals
• PPE examples
• Checklists and templates