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Course overview

Working in the oil and gas industry presents some of the biggest hazards around the world, such as the possibility of fire and explosions, and frequent injuries to hands and fingers. These injuries routinely represent a large proportion of incidents on the job, about 50% and sometimes 80% of the total events can be recorded.

Hands and fingers are vulnerable to hazards such as catching between objects, chemical exposure, vibrations, heat, cuts, bruises, scratches, burns, cracks, splits, cold conditions, and exposure to infectious agents. With a higher concentration of nerve endings and pain receptors, injuries to the hands and fingers are particularly excruciating compared to injuries to other parts of the body.

Hand and Finger Safety Guidelines are governed by several regulations:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 (d) (I)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I, which covers Tools – Hand and Power
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212, which outlines Machine Guarding Requirements
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, which addresses Personal Protective Equipment

What will I learn?

1. Identify the primary types of hand and finger injuries in the workplace
2. Describe safe practices for working around equipment
3. Identify the purpose and correct use of machine guards
4. Describe effective engineering and administrative controls to increase hand and finger safety
5. Physiology of the hand, wrist and fingers.
6. Recognize the importance of PPE
7. Selecting the best gloves for the job.
8. Identify the main hazards for mechanical and hand tool accidents

Requirements

Have basic workplace safety knowledge.
Work in industries with high hand and finger injury risks (e.g., manufacturing, construction).
Be at least 18 years old.
Be physically fit for training activities.
Understand the course language (usually English).
Be committed to applying safety practices.
Register with an accredited training provider.

FAQs

1. What is a Hand & Finger Injury Prevention Course?
It is a workplace safety training course that teaches workers how to identify hand and finger hazards and prevent injuries through safe work practices, proper tools and PPE.
2. Who should attend Hand & Finger Injury Prevention Training?
The course is suitable for workers, supervisors and safety personnel involved in offshore, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, marine and other high-risk workplaces.
3. What topics are covered in Hand & Finger Injury Prevention Training?
The training covers common hand and finger injuries, workplace hazards, safe tool use, machine guarding, hand positioning, risk controls, PPE and proper glove selection.
4. What are the common causes of hand and finger injuries at work?
Common causes include pinch points, caught-between hazards, sharp objects, improper tool use, moving machinery, chemical exposure, heat, cuts and poor hand positioning.
5. How can hand and finger injuries be prevented in the workplace?
Injuries can be reduced by identifying hazards before starting work, using the correct tools, maintaining safe hand positions, following procedures, using machine guards and wearing suitable PPE.
6. Why is PPE important for hand and finger injury prevention?
Proper PPE, especially task-specific gloves, provides an important layer of protection against hazards such as cuts, abrasions, chemicals, heat and impact.
7. How long is the Hand & Finger Injury Prevention Course?
The Hand & Finger Injury Prevention Course at Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd is an 8-hour training programme conducted offline.
8. What are the benefits of Hand & Finger Safety Training?
The course improves hazard awareness, promotes safer tool and equipment use, helps workers recognise hand injury risks and supports a stronger workplace safety culture.
9. Is Hand & Finger Injury Prevention Training useful for oil and gas workers?
Yes. The training is particularly relevant to oil and gas and other high-risk industries where workers regularly handle tools, machinery, equipment and materials that can cause hand injuries.
10. What will I learn after completing Hand & Finger Injury Prevention Training?
Participants learn to recognise hand and finger hazards, follow safer work practices, understand machine guarding and controls, and select appropriate hand protection for different tasks.