Lesson 1Machine guarding and lockout/tagout basics for saws and drill pressesCovers machine guarding types, inspection steps, and safe use of saws and drill presses. Explains lockout/tagout roles, device application, verification of zero energy, and restart checks to prevent contact, entanglement, and kickback injuries.
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 disposalExplains how good housekeeping prevents slips, trips, fires, and blocked exits. Details spill response, aisle marking standards, waste segregation, and routine cleanup schedules to keep work areas orderly, accessible, and compliant with safety rules.
Spill prevention and immediate cleanup stepsAisle markings and floor signage standardsMaintaining clear exits and access routesWaste segregation and labelled containersHousekeeping checklists and inspectionsLesson 3Cutting and drilling safe procedures: tooling checks, work holding, guards, two-hand rulesFocuses on safe cutting and drilling practices, including tool selection, inspection, and maintenance. Explains correct work holding, guard use, two-hand controls, and body positioning to prevent kickback, entanglement, and flying debris injuries.
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: labelling, SDS use, secondary containment, spill kitsExplains safe chemical storage and handling, including labelling, SDS use, and segregation. Describes secondary containment, transfer procedures, and spill kit deployment so workers can control leaks, avoid reactions, and protect health and environment.
Labelling 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 permitsOutlines welding safety from pre-job checks to post-work monitoring. Covers ventilation, fire prevention, hot work permits, PPE selection, and fire watch duties to control burns, fumes, eye injuries, and ignition of nearby combustibles.
Pre-weld area and equipment inspectionsVentilation and fume extraction setupHot work permits and authorisationFire watch duties and fire preventionWelding PPE and eye protection useLesson 6Hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE with workshop examplesIntroduces the hierarchy of controls and how to apply it to workshop hazards. Uses practical examples to compare elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative controls, and PPE, emphasising stronger controls over reliance on personal 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 detectionDetails safe handling, storage, and transport of compressed gas cylinders. Covers segregation by gas type, securing cylinders, valve protection, leak checks, and emergency actions to prevent tipping, impact, and uncontrolled gas release incidents.
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 rulesDescribes safe forklift and loading zone procedures to protect drivers and pedestrians. Covers traffic plans, speed limits, exclusion zones, pallet stacking, and communication methods to prevent collisions, tip-overs, and falling load incidents.
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 proceduresCovers how to inspect PPE before use, verify correct fit, and confirm workers wear it during tasks. Explains supervisor checks, peer verification, documentation, and corrective coaching to ensure PPE remains reliable and consistently used.
Pre-use inspection of PPE componentsFit checks for respirators and eye PPEObserving and correcting PPE misuseRecording PPE checks and deficienciesTraining refreshers and reinforcement
