Description

Hand and power tools are a common part of our everyday lives and are present in nearly every industry. These tools help us to easily perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. However, these simple tools can be hazardous and have the potential for causing severe injuries when used or maintained improperly. Special attention toward hand and power tool safety is necessary in order to reduce or eliminate these hazards.

Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to injury. Tools are such a common part of our lives that it is difficult to remember they may pose hazards. Tragically, a serious incident can occur before steps are taken to identify and avoid or eliminate tool-related hazards.

Employees who use hand and power tools and are exposed to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects, or to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases must be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment. All electrical connections for these tools must be suitable for the type of tool and the working conditions (wet, dusty, flammable vapors). When a temporary power source is used for construction a ground-fault circuit interrupter should be used.

Employees should be trained in the proper use of all tools. This training course will help employers provide the proper and necessary OSHA required training concerning hand and power tools. It will take you approximately 30 minute to complete and will cover the following topics:

• Hazards
• General Safety Precautions
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Guarding
• Controls & Switches
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Electric Tools
• Pneumatic Tools
• Powder-Actuated Tools
• Hydraulic Power Tools
• Abrasive Wheels & Tools
• Jacks
• Training
• Medical Emergency