Health & Safety Hazards in the Skilled Trades - Automotive Service Technician
eCourse
![A mechanic in a gray uniform points upward under a raised vehicle while a young woman with glasses looks on in an auto repair shop.]()
Build essential automotive safety skills with this 3-hour awareness eLearning covering PPE, ergonomics, tools, equipment, workplace hazards and psychological safety.
Duration: 3 Hours
Price per person:
Free
Overview
This 3 hour awareness eLearning provides automotive service technicians and apprentices with practical health and safety knowledge for vehicle service and repair environments. Through automotive-specific examples and interactive learning, participants build awareness of hazards encountered while inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles.
The course addresses ergonomics, housekeeping and cleanliness, personal protective equipment (PPE), safe handling of equipment, tool and machine safety, workplace violence and harassment, and psychological health and safety in the workplace.
What Topics Will Be Covered?
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- Ergonomics
- Housekeeping and Cleanliness
- Safe Handling of Equipment
- Tool and Machine Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Workplace Violence and Harassment
- Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
What Are The Benefits?
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- Identify common hazards associated with vehicle inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Recognize conditions that may contribute to struck-by, crush, overexertion, and slip, trip, and fall incidents.
- Apply foundational safe-work principles when using automotive tools, equipment, hoists, and vehicle lifting systems.
- Explain the importance of housekeeping, ergonomics, safe equipment handling, and appropriate PPE.
- Recognize workplace violence and harassment concerns and factors that contribute to psychological health and safety.
- Make informed choices that help protect themselves, coworkers, customers, vehicles, and equipment
Who Is This Recommended For?
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- Vehicle sales and service operations
- Automotive repair shops and dealerships
- Parts and service operations in retail trade and other services
- Automotive service technicians
- Automotive apprentices
- Service-bay and repair-shop staff
- Supervisors supporting automotive service work
How Can Training Be Delivered?
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Self-paced, accessible eLearning with an estimated duration of three hours. The eCourse is mobile-enabled and includes audio, video, a final assessment, and a certificate generated after successful completion.
Item Number: ESTOAST-P5457EN
