Created by Safety Instruct
Category OSHA Compliance > Workplace Safety
This course covers the anatomy and functionality of the hand, common hand and wrist injuries, and practical measures to prevent and manage these risks in the workplace. The hand is an intricate and versatile tool composed of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that allow for a wide range of movements essential for daily tasks. From grasping objects to performing fine motor skills, the hand's complex anatomy enables precision, strength, and sensory feedback. However, its delicate structure makes it vulnerable to a variety of injuries, such as sprains, dislocations, tendon strains, and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Course Objectives:
Describe the anatomical structure of the hand and its key components, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. ; Identify common hand and wrist injuries, including sprains, dislocations, tendinitis, and nerve compression syndromes like carpal tunnel. ; Describe proper safety techniques and preventative measures to reduce the risk of hand and wrist injuries in the workplace.
Duration: 9 min.
Describe the anatomical structure of the hand and its key components, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Identify common hand and wrist injuries, including sprains, dislocations, tendinitis, and nerve compression syndromes like carpal tunnel.
Describe proper safety techniques and preventative measures to reduce the risk of hand and wrist injuries in the workplace.
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OSHA Compliance
OSHA Compliance
OSHA Compliance
OSHA Compliance
OSHA Compliance
OSHA Compliance
This course covers the anatomy and functionality of the hand, common hand and wrist injuries, and practical measures to prevent and manage these risks in the workplace. The hand is an intricate and versatile tool composed of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that allow for a wide range of movements essential for daily tasks. From grasping objects to performing fine motor skills, the hand's complex anatomy enables precision, strength, and sensory feedback. However, its delicate structure makes it vulnerable to a variety of injuries, such as sprains, dislocations, tendon strains, and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Course Objectives:
Describe the anatomical structure of the hand and its key components, including bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. ; Identify common hand and wrist injuries, including sprains, dislocations, tendinitis, and nerve compression syndromes like carpal tunnel. ; Describe proper safety techniques and preventative measures to reduce the risk of hand and wrist injuries in the workplace.
Duration: 9 min.