Hands, wrists and fingers are important but vulnerable body parts exposed to potential injuries and disorders. While engaging in industrial or everyday activities, hands are often at risk of hazards, accidents and strain injuries. These can result in severe pain, reduced productivity and even disability. Health and safety experts feel there is a critical need to raise awareness and provide skills that enable people to protect their hands, wrists and fingers. This health and safety course teaches you about the anatomy of human hands and discusses the disorders that may affect them. We then lay out the safety measures you can use to protect your precious hands, wrists and fingers in various personal and professional settings.

This course begins with a detailed examination of the components of the hand as we explain how they work together to facilitate various functions and movements of the hand, wrist, and fingers. We then delve into common hand disorders and describe their symptoms, risk factors and treatment options. We establish the importance of hand safety and provide injury prevention techniques and best practices you can implement to minimise the risk of injuries. These health and safety measures help you to maintain hand health and wellbeing.

This health and safety course suits anyone who is concerned about their hands, particularly healthcare practitioners, artisans, athletes and those working in manufacturing or construction. It also benefits supervisors, managers, safety officers, cooks, gardeners and DIY enthusiasts. The course also explains how to improve hand, wrist and finger health to increase personal wellbeing. Sign up to learn how to prevent hand injuries and promote overall hand health and safety.