Workshop Safety Training

⏱️ 30 minutes

Workshop Safety Training - Shop Safety Fundamentals

Workshop Safety Training Course

This Workshop Safety Training course provides employees with a clear understanding of the common hazards, safety requirements, and safe work practices found in industrial and maintenance shop environments. The training focuses on hazard recognition, prevention strategies, and employee responsibilities to reduce injuries, property damage, and operational disruptions.

The course addresses everyday shop risks including mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical exposure, fire hazards, slips and trips, and unsafe work conditions. Employees learn how proper housekeeping, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, and safe material handling work together to create a safer workplace.

This training emphasizes safe work practices and hazard awareness, not trade skills or equipment operation certification. This course is intended to support workplace safety programs by ensuring employees understand proper safety protocols designed to prevent incidents.

What You’ll Learn

  • Hazard Recognition - How to recognize common workshop and shop safety hazards
  • Personal Protective Equipment - When and how to use personal protective equipment (PPE) including eye protection
  • Machine Guarding - Safe practices for machine guarding and lockout/tagout
  • Fire Safety - Fire safety fundamentals, including fire extinguisher use and fire prevention
  • Electrical Safety - Electrical safety basics, including extension cord and GFCI awareness
  • Chemical Safety - Chemical safety, labeling, and hazard communication principles
  • Housekeeping - Proper housekeeping to prevent slips, trips, and falls
  • Incident Reporting - Incident and near-miss reporting expectations
  • Emergency Procedures - Emergency evacuation procedures and first aid awareness
  • Safety Culture - Building a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement

Course Details

Duration: 30 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

Who Should Take This Course

  • Employees working in shops, workshops, or maintenance areas
  • Manufacturing and industrial workers
  • Facilities and maintenance personnel
  • Supervisors responsible for shop safety oversight
  • Any employee exposed to mechanical, electrical, or chemical hazards
  • New hires in industrial or manufacturing environments

Key Topics Covered

  • Workshop and shop hazard recognition
  • Personal protective equipment (eye protection, hand protection, footwear)
  • Machine guarding and mechanical hazard controls
  • Lockout/tagout safety principles
  • Electrical safety and extension cord use
  • Flammable liquids and fire prevention
  • Fire extinguisher types and PASS method
  • Housekeeping and trip hazard prevention
  • Incident reporting and near-miss prevention
  • Safety culture and continuous improvement
  • Parts washer safety and chemical handling
  • Emergency evacuation and first aid basics

Key Regulations Covered

This training addresses requirements from:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry Standards (Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, PPE)
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 - The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 - Machine Guarding

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Employees can complete the training in one session or break it into multiple sessions at their convenience.

Is this training OSHA compliant?
This training is designed to help organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace safety. It covers OSHA 29 CFR 1910 requirements for machine guarding, electrical safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tagout principles. Employers are responsible for ensuring equipment-specific training, hands-on instruction, and any additional requirements applicable to their operations are met. This training provides foundational knowledge but does not replace hands-on training or equipment-specific instruction.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. All progress is stored and accessible in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
We recommend annual refresher training at minimum, with immediate training for new employees. Retraining should occur when new hazards are introduced, procedures change, or when incidents reveal inadequate knowledge.

Can we track completion across our workforce?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status, and quiz scores for all employees.

Does this training certify employees to operate equipment?
No. This training provides safety awareness and foundational knowledge about shop hazards and safe work practices. It does not certify employees to operate specific equipment or replace hands-on training requirements. Employers must provide equipment-specific training and authorization before employees operate machinery.

What is the difference between machine guarding and lockout/tagout?
Machine guarding uses physical barriers to prevent contact with dangerous moving parts during normal operation. Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a procedure used to control hazardous energy when servicing or maintaining equipment. Both are critical safety controls, but they serve different purposes. Machine guards protect during operation; LOTO protects during maintenance.

What personal protective equipment is required in shop environments?
PPE requirements vary based on specific hazards present. Common shop PPE includes safety glasses or goggles for eye protection, safety-toed footwear, hearing protection in high-noise areas, gloves for hand protection, and respiratory protection when working with chemicals or dust. Employers must conduct hazard assessments to determine specific PPE requirements for each work area.

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Workshop Safety Training is included with the Intelligent Plan.

  1. Sign up - You can begin on the free plan and upgrade when you’re ready to assign courses.
  2. Complete the company risk assessment (required) - It takes less than 15 minutes. Answer all questions as accurately as possible so we can set up your account correctly.
  3. Access your dashboard - After submitting the assessment, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.
  4. Click Training Director - Start assigning courses to your team.

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