Lesson 1Engineering and technical controls for CNC areas: guards, interlocks, chip guards, splash containment, local exhaust ventilation, noise controlThis part explains engineering and technical controls for CNC areas, like fixed and linked guards, chip guards, splash containment, local exhaust ventilation, and noise controls that cut mechanical and physical risks.
Fixed and interlocked guard design basicsChip guards and swarf containment methodsSplash shields and coolant containmentLocal exhaust ventilation near CNC enclosuresNoise measurement and enclosure controlsLesson 2Ergonomic, organizational, and PPE measures for assembly/packaging: manual handling aids, workstation layout, job rotation, lift training, anti-fatigue mats, safe use of pallet jacksThis part covers ergonomic, organisational, and PPE steps for assembly and packaging, like handling aids, workstation setup, job rotation, lift training, anti-fatigue mats, and safe pallet jack use to cut strain and hits.
Assessing manual handling and lifting tasksUse of hoists, conveyors, and lift tablesWorkstation layout and reach zone designJob rotation and micro-break planningSafe use of pallet jacks and trolleysLesson 3Engineering controls for welding areas: fume extraction, welding curtains, fire-resistant screens, gas cylinder storage and restraintsThis part covers engineering controls that cut welding hazards, like local fume extraction, welding curtains and fire screens, and safe gas cylinder storage to stop exposure, fires, and blasts in welding spots.
Design and placement of fume extraction hoodsInspection and positioning of welding curtainsUse of fire-resistant screens near combustiblesGas cylinder storage, segregation, and signageCylinder restraints, caps, and leak checksLesson 4Organizational and procedural controls for CNC areas: safe work procedures, maintenance schedules, coolant management, tool-change protocolsThis part describes organisational and procedure controls for CNC areas, like safe work steps, planned maintenance, coolant handling, and tool-change rules that cut entanglement, splash, and surprise start risks.
Developing CNC safe work instructionsLockout and verification before interventionsPlanned maintenance and defect reportingCoolant selection, storage, and disposal rulesSafe tool-change steps and handover checksLesson 5PPE and training for welding staff: respirators, welding helmets, gloves, flame-resistant clothing, respiratory fit-testing and welding technique trainingThis part details PPE and training for welding staff, like respirators, helmets, gloves, flame-resistant clothes, fit-testing, and technique training that cuts fume, burn, and eye risks in welding.
Selecting welding helmets and filter lensesGlove and clothing protection for heat and sparksRespirator selection and fit-testing processCare, storage, and replacement of welding PPEWelding technique training and skill checksLesson 6How each measure maps to typical legal and internal safety requirements: duty of care, hierarchy of controls, training and maintenance obligationsThis part links each prevention step to legal and company rules, explaining duty of care, control hierarchy, and duties for training, checks, and maintenance, plus records and audit needs for safety reps.
Duty of care and employer legal obligationsApplying the hierarchy of controls in practiceTraining, supervision, and competence recordsInspection, testing, and maintenance dutiesInternal standards, audits, and nonconformitiesLesson 7Warehouse controls: racking inspection, ladder safety policies, pedestrian/vehicle segregation, forklift safety systems, floor maintenance and spill controlThis part explains warehouse risk controls, like safe racking checks, ladder rules, people-vehicle splits, forklift safety systems, and floor maintenance and spill control to stop falls, hits, and collapses.
Racking inspection routines and defect criteriaLadder selection, tagging, and safe use rulesPedestrian walkways and vehicle exclusion zonesForklift warning devices and safety interlocksFloor cleaning, damage repair, and spill kitsLesson 8Organizational controls for welding: hot work permits, gas cylinder handling procedures, maintenance of ventilation, welding-specific permits and fire watchesThis part focuses on organisational controls for welding, like hot work permits, gas cylinder steps, ventilation maintenance, welding permits, and fire watches before, during, and after hot work.
Hot work permit scope, roles, and approvalsGas cylinder handling and transport proceduresVentilation inspection and maintenance recordsWelding-specific permits in production areasFire watch duties and post-work monitoringLesson 9PPE and training for CNC staff: eye/face protection, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, machine-specific trainingThis part details needed PPE and training for CNC staff, focusing on eye/face protection, cut-resistant gloves, ear protection, and machine training for safe setup, running, cleaning, and fixing CNC gear.
Selecting eye and face protection for CNC tasksCut-resistant glove types and correct usage limitsHearing protection selection and fit checksMachine-specific CNC safety training contentRefresher training and competency verification
