Lesson 1Engineering and technical controls for CNC areas: guards, interlocks, chip guards, splash containment, local exhaust ventilation, noise controlThis part explains build and tech controls for CNC spots, like fixed and linked guards, chip guards, splash catchers, local air pull, and noise reducers that cut mechanical and body hazard exposure.
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 body, work setup, and gear steps for assembly and packaging, like lift helpers, bench layouts, job swaps, lift lessons, anti-tired mats, and safe pallet jack use to cut strain and hit injuries.
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 build controls that cut welding hazards, like local fume pull, weld screens and fire-proof shields, and safe gas cylinder storage and ties to stop exposure, fires, and blast risks.
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 work setup and step controls for CNC spots, like safe work steps, planned fix schedules, coolant handling, and tool swap rules that cut catch, 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 gear and lessons for welding workers, like breath masks, weld helmets, gloves, fire-proof clothes, fit checks, and skill lessons that cut fume, burn, and eye risks in weld jobs.
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 care duties, control order, and duties for lessons, checks, and fixes, plus record 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 rack checks, ladder rules, walker/vehicle splits, forklift safety setups, and floor fixes and spill handling to stop falls, hits, and rack fails.
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 work setup controls for welding, like hot work passes, gas cylinder handling steps, air system fixes, weld passes, and fire watches before, during, and after hot jobs.
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 gear and lessons for CNC workers, focusing on eye/face guards, cut-proof gloves, ear guards, and machine lessons for safe setup, run, clean, and fix of 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
