OSHA Construction Nail Gun Safety Training
TRAINING MODE: e-Learning
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Nail guns are used predominantly in construction industry to increase productivity but at the same time cause several thousands of painful injuries to operators every year. This online OSHA regulated Nail gun safety training aims to create awareness among those using nail guns about general safety practices, regulations formulated by OSHA, types of nail guns and safe operating methods, kinds of injuries, how to reduce hazards and stay safe while handling nail guns at workplaces.
Our online safety course makes participants to realize the importance of safe work practices and also training procedures formulated for workers who are susceptible to injuries.
Governing regulations
Nail Gun injuries are common among construction workers. Even though there are quite a few safety regulations aimed for nail gun operators and owners, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has formulated has several regulations for construction industry in which many of them refers to the mandatory safety standards for nail guns operations. The safety standards for nail guns can be referred in 29 CFR 1926 Subparts E and I.
Subpart E (1926.100-102) stands for the regulations for personal protective equipment which covers eyes, head, and ears. Our course provides detailed analysis about personal protective equipment in the later part of the training period.
Subpart I explains standard protocols for using various types of tools that include both hand-held and power-operated tools. Regulatory conditions for safe operation of power operated tools can be found in 1926.302.
Course Overview
As injuries associated with operating nail guns are common, this online safety course addresses key regulations that provides safety to workers operating such tools. The course also provides participants a broad understanding on different types of nail guns used for various purposes, possibility of accidents and injuries, how to reduce hazard and risks, procedures to train workers about safe use and safety regulations prescribed by OSHA.
