A fastener is a piece of hardware that mechanically holds or joins two or more objects together. Workers use a variety of fasteners in hundreds of industrial facility applications.

The Fasteners training course examines several commonly encountered fasteners. It describes their design and identifies their purpose. These fasteners include:

• Screws
• Bolts
• Nuts
• Washers
• Nails
• Retaining rings
• Rivets

This online course is part of the Fasteners and Seals training series.