Introduction
Nail guns are used every day on many construction jobs - especially in residential construction. They boost productivity but also cause tens of thousands of painful injuries each year. Nail gun injuries are common - one study found that 2 out of 5 residential carpenter apprentices experienced a nail gun injury over a four-year period. When they do occur, these injuries are often not reported or given any medical treatment.
This course is important for construction workers and contractors. It will discuss ways to protect yourself from nail gun injuries. We will also look at the types of training you will need to operate a nail gun on a worksite.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the hazards associated with nail guns and the most common injuries that result. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify and describe the use of the various nail gun triggers. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss the requirements for nail gun training and development of safe procedures. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Discuss nail gun near miss and accident reporting procedures. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe how nail gun injuries most often occur. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Describe the proper positioning and posture when using a nail gun. |
| LO 1.3.3 | Describe the dangers of bypassing nail gun safety features. |
| LO 1.3.4 | Describe the special hazards inherent with pneumatic nail guns. |
| LO 1.3.5 | Discuss how using nail guns can result in musculoskeletal disorders. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)