Occupational safety training for equipment and machinery is critical in preventing injuries and ensuring a safe working environment. Training includes safe/standard operating procedures (SOP’s), machine guarding, and the proper use and care of personal protective equipment (PPE). It also includes hazard recognition using Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
Safety training of equipment and machinery:
Machine Guarding:
This safety training focuses on the purpose, installation and removal of machine guards. Guard types, and how to use them effectively to protect workers from hazards like moving parts, pinch points, and sharp objects.
Safe Operating Procedures:
Safety training covers (certifies) how to properly operate specific equipment such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT’s), Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s) as well as inspections and emergency shut-off procedures.
- Forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, pickers)
- Pallet Jacks
- Boom Lifts
- Scissor Lifts
Lockout/Tagout:
This safety training focuses on the standard operating procedures for authorized employees in isolating and de-energizing machinery before maintenance or servicing to prevent accidental startup and injuries. This training also includes procedures for effected and other employees.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Employees are trained about the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for specific tasks, how to select and wear it properly, and maintenance.
Hazard Awareness:
This safety training provides skills in recognizing potential hazards associated with equipment and machinery, such as electrical hazards, chemical exposures, or fire risks. It also includes the development and use of a company/industry specific use of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
Emergency Procedures:
This safety training focuses in understanding of the organizations Emergency Action Plan (EAP) such as evacuation routes, fire safety, earthquake, bomb threat, spill, workplace violence procedures, and first aid protocols.
Safety Equipment Install:
This service includes the installation of required safety equipment such as machine guards and fall protection/prevention.