Lesson 1Thermal hazards: welding burns, hot surfaces, sparksDeals with heat dangers from welding, cutting, and hot surfaces. Talks about how burns happen, heat radiation, sparks, and hot 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 hot metal throwsHeat-proof gear and clothesScreens, barriers, safe spaceFirst aid for burnsLesson 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 tools to check risks, safe carrying ways, workstation setup, and use of machines to cut down strain injuries in Gambian work.
Risks in lifting and carryingRepeated motion injuriesAwkward positions at benchesHandling plates, bars, tubesCarts, hoists, lift helpsJob shifts and body trainingLesson 3Slip, trip and fall hazards: wet floors, housekeeping, walkwaysCovers slip, trip, and fall dangers in fabrication spots, like wet floors, mess, wires, and rough surfaces. Explains risk causes, checks, floor care, guarding holes, and safe use of ladders and platforms in local workshops.
Slip and trip causes in shopsFloor drains, covers, matsTool, scrap, hose clean-upSafe paths, aisles, marksLadder and platform useChecks and fixesLesson 4Noise and vibration hazards: sources, exposure effects, measurement basicsLooks at noise and shake sources like grinders, presses, and hammer tools. Covers safe limits, ear damage, basic checks, shake-related problems, and controls like machine changes and ear protection for Gambian fabricators.
Main shop noise and shake sourcesEar loss ways and signsSafe limits and checksHand-arm and body shake risksMachine and work 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 guards, lock-off, safe tool use, material handling, and checks to stop cuts, crush hurts, and hits in workshops.
Sharp edges, burrs, cut stopsSpinning parts and catch risksPinch spots on pressesHit-by and drop object dangersMachine guards and locksLock-off and safe tool useLesson 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 papers, gas and liquid storage, and controls like separation, air flow, and fire gear in Gambian sites.
Fire basics and blast infoHot work start sources and controlsBurnable liquid and gas storageClean-up to cut burn loadHot work papers and prepFire spot, alarms, put-outsLesson 7Respiratory and eye hazards: dust, aerosols, chemical splashes, UV from weldingFocuses on breathing and eye dangers from dust, smoke, sprays, and UV light. Covers harm effects, air flow, mask choice and fit, eye and face gear, and safe ways for welding, grinding, and spraying in local work.
Dust, smoke, spray health effectsLocal air pull and general flowMask types, fit check, careSafety glasses, goggles, shieldsUV and heat light from weldsSafe grinding and spray waysLesson 8Chemical hazards: paint solvents, welding fumes, cleaning agentsLooks at chemical dangers from solvents, paints, weld smoke, and cleaners. Addresses entry ways, quick and long-term effects, safety sheets use, labels, air flow, gear choice, and safe storage, mixing, and throw-away in fabrication.
Main chemical types in workEntry ways and health effectsSafety sheets and labelsAir flow for smoke and vaporsChemical-proof gear choiceStorage, mixing, waste handle
