Technician Safety Academy

Technician Safety Academy joins 13,000+ approved providers including UK universities and professional bodies across 170 countries, accredited by The CPD Group - certified by The CPD Register. #CPDApproved #SafetyFirst #BlueCollar

LOTO safe sequence and guidelines emphasize a critical reminder that verification is mandatory and workers should never rely solely on a turned-off switch. #SafetyFirst #LockoutTagout #IndustrialSafety #WorkplaceSafety #BlueCollar

Understanding Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is essential for any tradesperson's safety toolkit. LOTO is the critical procedure used to ensure that machines are properly shut off & cannot be started during maintenance. 🔐 #SafetyFirst #LockoutTagout #IndustrialSafety #BlueCollar

Working-at-Height Pre-Start Checks ensure workplace safety before beginning elevated tasks. It requires workers to first consider if the job can be safely completed from the ground. #safetyfirst #industrialsafety #workplacesafety #bluecollar

Never work alone when operating at heights and always maintain three points of contact when ascending or descending ladders. #SafetyFirst #LadderSafety #IndustrialSafety #WorkplaceSafety #BlueCollar

Rigging is a specialized discipline of safely moving heavy loads using hoists and cranes, and getting it wrong can be fatal. Learn the fundamentals of safe rigging and load handling, from checking your equipment for damage before every single lift.

6 Steps to Safe Lifting: Plan your path, stand close to the item, keep your back straight while bending your knees, secure a solid grip, power the upward lift using your leg muscles, and pivot your feet to turn rather than twisting your spine. #SafetyFirst #BlueCollar

Every industrial technician has the right to completely stop a job if the approved safety controls aren't met. It’s called the Stop-Work Principle. ​Watch the full training module on the 3 core pillars of industrial workplace safety here:

"The Foundations of Industrial Workplace Safety"

True safety comes down to Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Preparedness. This means identifying hazards, taking proactive measures to prevent injuries, and having emergency plans established. 🏗️ #SafetyFirst #IndustrialSafety #WorkplaceSafety #BlueCollar

"The Foundations of Industrial Workplace Safety"

When workplace hazards can't be eliminated, your gear is the only thing standing between you and an injury so never compromise on your gear before stepping onto the shop floor. ​#SafetyFirst #IndustrialSafety #WorkplaceSafety #BlueCollar

"Selecting & Using Personal Protective Equipment"

Keeping your protective gear compliant comes down to four strict rules: inspecting before every use, immediately replacing broken gear, proper cleaning, and meeting legal standards. Stop using compromised equipment! ⚠️ ​#SafetyFirst #IndustrialSafety #WorkplaceSafety #BlueCollar

"Selecting & Using Personal Protective Equipment"

Your safety starts before you even power on the tool. Always run a quick visual check on handles, guards, cords, plugs, switches, blades, discs, and other critical accessories. Found any defect? Remove the tool from service and report it immediately. 🛠️ ​#SafetyFirst #BlueCollar

"Tool Inspection, Usage & Maintenance"

Hand tools can cause painful cuts, bruises, or slips if they are dull or improperly used. Power tools expose you to severe injuries from moving parts, flying debris, sparks, dangerous noise levels, and electric shock from faulty wiring. ​#SafetyFirst #BlueCollar

"Tool Inspection, Usage & Maintenance"