Lesson 1Machine guarding and lockout/tagout basics for saws and drill pressesThis lesson reviews guard types, checks, and safe operation of saws and drills in Eritrea. It covers lockout/tagout processes, energy isolation verification, and restart protocols to avoid contact, tangling, and rebound injuries during use.
Guard types for saws and drill pressesPre-use guard and interlock inspectionsSafe feeding, positioning, and body stanceLockout/tagout steps for maintenanceVerifying zero energy before servicingLesson 2Housekeeping procedures: spill control, aisle markings, exit access, waste disposalThis lesson shows how tidy practices stop slips, trips, fires, and blocked paths in Eritrean sites. It details spill handling, path markings, waste sorting, and cleanup routines to keep areas neat, reachable, and aligned with safety norms.
Spill prevention and immediate cleanup stepsAisle markings and floor signage standardsMaintaining clear exits and access routesWaste segregation and labeled containersHousekeeping checklists and inspectionsLesson 3Cutting and drilling safe procedures: tooling checks, work holding, guards, two-hand rulesThis lesson stresses safe cutting and drilling in Eritrea, including tool picks, inspections, and care. It explains holding work securely, using guards, two-hand rules, and positioning to prevent rebounds, tangles, and debris hazards.
Tool selection and condition checksWorkpiece clamping and support methodsUsing guards and chip shields correctlyTwo-hand rules and safe hand placementManaging chips, swarf, and flying debrisLesson 4Chemical storage and handling procedures: labeling, SDS use, secondary containment, spill kitsThis lesson covers safe chemical keeping and use in Eritrean workshops, with labeling, data sheets, and separation. It describes extra containment, transfers, and spill kits to manage leaks, stop reactions, and safeguard health and surroundings.
Labeling and hazard communication basicsUsing SDS for handling and first aidSegregating incompatible chemicals safelySecondary containment and drum storageSpill kit contents and deployment stepsLesson 5Welding safety procedures: ventilation, pre-checks, fire watch, hot work permitsThis lesson outlines welding safety in Eritrea, from pre-task checks to after-work watches. It includes airflow, fire stops, permits, PPE choices, and watch roles to control burns, smoke, eye harm, and nearby fire starts.
Pre-weld area and equipment inspectionsVentilation and fume extraction setupHot work permits and authorizationFire watch duties and fire preventionWelding PPE and eye protection useLesson 6Hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE with workshop examplesThis lesson presents control levels and their use on Eritrean workshop risks. It uses examples to weigh removal, swaps, designs, rules, and PPE, favoring robust methods over just personal gear for better protection.
Eliminating tasks and hazardous stepsSubstituting safer materials or equipmentEngineering controls for noise and dustAdministrative controls and safe proceduresSelecting and using appropriate PPELesson 7Compressed gas cylinder handling and storage: segregation, securing, transport, leak detectionThis lesson details safe management, storage, and moving of gas cylinders in Eritrea. It covers type separation, fixing in place, valve guards, leak tests, and urgent steps to avoid falls, hits, and gas escapes.
Cylinder identification and label checksSegregating incompatible gas typesSecuring cylinders and valve protectionSafe cylinder transport and handlingLeak detection methods and responsesLesson 8Forklift and loading zone procedures: traffic control, pedestrian exclusion zones, pallet stacking rulesThis lesson describes safe forklift and loading practices in Eritrean facilities to shield drivers and walkers. It includes traffic plans, speed rules, no-go areas, stack stability, and signals to stop crashes, overturns, and load drops.
Traffic routes, signage, and speed limitsPedestrian exclusion and walkwaysSafe pallet stacking and load stabilitySpotter signals and communication rulesDock edges, ramps, and trailer safetyLesson 9Inspection and verification steps to ensure PPE is worn correctly during proceduresThis lesson teaches PPE checks before tasks, fit confirmation, and ensuring wear during work in Eritrea. It covers oversight, peer reviews, records, and guidance to keep PPE dependable and regularly applied for safety.
Pre-use inspection of PPE componentsFit checks for respirators and eye PPEObserving and correcting PPE misuseRecording PPE checks and deficienciesTraining refreshers and reinforcement
