Hand and Power Tool Safety

Hand and power tools make doing our jobs easier. But they also present many hazards. This course is designed to show you how to keep yourself and others safe when using tools. You will learn techniques to prevent these hazards as well as to properly maintain tools.

Hazards are all around us when using tools. Minimizing these hazards begins with inspecting tools before using them. Personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, is a key part of reducing the impact these hazards have.

Power tools present a different set of hazards. Using these tools requires extra precautions to ensure they do no cause serious damage to yourself or others. You will learn what precautions to take to ensure injuries are minimized. This includes precautions that will help prevent kickbacks.

Finally, this course will look at reducing the hazards in the work area. The tools you use also present hazards to those around you. That’s why you need to be aware of your work area and steps you can take to minimize the hazards.