Starting a new job comes with many responsibilities, and workplace safety should always be a top priority. This course provides essential training on recognizing and avoiding common workplace hazards, helping new employees develop safe work habits from day one. Participants will learn about key safety protocols, hazard prevention strategies, and emergency response procedures to ensure a secure work environment.
Key Topics Covered:
- The importance of workplace safety and OSHA regulations
- Preventing slips, trips, and falls through good housekeeping and hazard awareness
- Proper use of ladders and safe climbing techniques
- Ergonomics and injury prevention in the workplace
- Safe lifting and carrying techniques to prevent back injuries
- Proper handling and use of hand tools, power tools, and industrial machinery
- Electrical safety and recognizing potential hazards
- Hazard communication, including chemical safety and SDS usage
- Fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures
- The importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and how to use it correctly
By the End of This Course, You Will Have Learned:
- How to identify and mitigate common workplace hazards
- The proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and working with tools safely
- Best practices for preventing falls, ergonomic injuries, and electrical accidents
- How to respond effectively in an emergency, including fire and medical situations
- The importance of PPE and hazard communication in maintaining workplace safety
This training equips new employees with the foundational knowledge needed to work safely, prevent accidents, and contribute to a culture of safety in the workplace.