Lesson 1Thermal hazards: welding burns, hot surfaces, sparksDeals with heat dangers from welding, cutting, and hot surfaces. Talks about burn causes, heat radiation, sparks, and melted metal, plus protective gear, barriers, safe handling of hot items, and quick response for burn injuries in local shops.
Types of burns in metal workHot surfaces, slag, and itemsSparks and melted metal throwsHeat-proof gear and clothesScreens, barriers, and safe distanceFirst aid and burn responseLesson 2Ergonomic and manual handling hazards: lifting, repetitive motions, awkward posturesLooks into body strain risks from lifting, carrying, and repeated tasks in fabrication. Covers force, body position, and how often, plus checking tools, safe carrying ways, work station setup, and use of machines to cut down on strain injuries in Eritrean factories.
Risks in lifting and carryingRepeated motion and over-use hurtsAwkward positions at benches and weld setupsHand-carrying of sheets, bars, and tubesUse of carts, lifts, and helpersJob switches and body safety trainingLesson 3Slip, trip and fall hazards: wet floors, housekeeping, walkwaysCovers slip, trip, and fall dangers in fabrication spots, including wet floors, mess, wires, and rough surfaces. Explains risk causes, checking habits, floor care, guarding holes, and safe use of ladders and stands in Eritrean workshops.
Common slip and trip reasons in shopsFloor water drain, covers, and matsTool, waste, and hose clean-upSafe paths, aisles, and marksLadder and step stand safe useChecks and fixesLesson 4Noise and vibration hazards: sources, exposure effects, measurement basicsLooks at noise and shake sources like grinders, presses, and hitting tools. Covers safe exposure levels, ear damage, basic measuring, shake-related health issues, and controls like machine changes and ear protection in local Eritrean sites.
Main shop noise and shake sourcesEar loss ways and signsExposure limits and simple measuresHand-arm and full-body shake risksMachine and work rule controlsEar protection choice and fitLesson 5Common physical hazards: cuts, machine entanglement, struck-by, pinch pointsReviews usual body hazards like sharp edges, spinning parts, pinch spots, and hit-by risks. Explains guarding, lock-off, safe tool use, material moving, and check habits to stop cuts, crush hurts, and hits in Eritrean fabrication.
Sharp edges, rough bits, and cut stopsSpinning parts and catch risksPinch spots on presses and bendersHit-by and falling object dangersMachine guards and lock devicesLock-off and safe tool handlingLesson 6Fire and explosion hazards: flammable materials, hot work ignition sourcesDetails fire and blast risks from welding, cutting, and burnable goods. Reviews fire basics, start sources, hot work passes, gas and liquid storage, and controls like separation, air flow, and fire gear in Eritrean workshops.
Fire basics and blast startsHot work start sources and controlsBurnable liquids and gas store rulesClean-up to cut burn loadHot work passes and area prepFire spot, alarms, and put-out toolsLesson 7Respiratory and eye hazards: dust, aerosols, chemical splashes, UV from weldingFocuses on breathing and eye dangers from dust, smoke, sprays, and UV light. Covers exposure effects, air flow, mask choice and fit, eye and face gear, and safe ways for welding, grinding, and spraying in local Eritrean contexts.
Dust, smoke, and spray health effectsLocal air pull and general flowMask types, fit check, and careSafety glasses, eye covers, and face shieldsUV and heat light dangers from weld arcsSafe ways for grinding and sprayingLesson 8Chemical hazards: paint solvents, welding fumes, cleaning agentsLooks at chemical dangers from solvents, paints, weld smoke, and cleaners. Addresses exposure paths, quick and long-term effects, safety sheets use, marking, air flow, gear choice, and safe store, mix, and throw-away habits in Eritrean fabrication.
Main chemical types in fabricationExposure paths and health effectsSafety data sheets and markingAir flow for smoke and vaporsChemical-proof gear choiceStore, mix, and waste handling
