Objective

To train workers to prevent work-related accidents and diseases, aiming to guarantee their physical integrity and health, along the design and use of machinery (including self-propelled machinery) and equipment.

Target Group

Workers involved in the design and use (transport, assembly, installation, adjustment, operation, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, deactivation and dismantling) of machinery or equipment, including self-propelled machinery.

Examination

Multiple choice exam, with minimum passing grade of 60%. Validity: N/A

Course Contents

Theory - 16 hours 1.1 Legislation on Safety and Health at Work; 1.2 Presentation of NR-12 - Safety at Work in Machinery and Equipment. 2.1 Conceptualization of Risk Perception, Distinction between Hazard and Risk; 2.2 Description and Identification of Risks and Hazards Related to the Use of Machines and Equipment; 2.3 Description and Identification of Risks Associated to Each Machine and Equipment, and Specific Protections against Each One of Them; 2.4 Accidents and Diseases Resulting from Exposure to Risks Associated to Machinery, Equipment and Implements. 3.1 Risk Control – Collective Protection Measures, Administrative Measures and Individual Protective Measures; 3.2 Safety for Mechanical, Electrical and Other Relevant Risks; 3.3 Workers Responsibilities; 3.4 Safety Signs; 3.5 Protection’s Functioning, How and Why They Should Be Used; 3.6 How and Under What Circumstances a Protection Can be Removed, and By Whom; 3.7 What to Do if a Protection Has Been Damaged or Lost its Function, Failing to Ensure Adequate Safety. 4.1 The Principles of Safety in the Use / Operation of the Machine or Equipment; 4.2 Safe Working Method; 4.3 Work Permission; 4.4 Methods of Communication in the Event of Machine Failure. 5.1 Machine and Equipment Operation Lockout System During Inspection, Cleaning, Lubrication and Maintenance Operations; 5.2 Case Study. 6.1 Notions of Traffic Legislation; 6.2 Safe Inspection, Regulation and Maintenance of Self-Propelled Machines; 6.3 Procedures for an Emergency Situation; 6.4 Notions of First Aid Provision. Practice - 08 Hours 1. Completion of Operational Check-list for Machinery and Equipment; 2. Identification of the Moving, Fixed and Interconnected Parts of the Equipment; 3. Identification of Risks Related to the Equipment or Machine Operation’s Area; 4. Recognition of the Safety Measures in the Equipment. 5. Recognition of the Self-Propelled Machine Data Book; 6. Completion of the Self-Propelled Machine Check-list; 7. Practice of Safe Operation / Intervention in Self-Propelled Machine. Technical Reference: CLT, NR-06; NR-10, NR-11, NR-12 and NR-34.