COURSE: Hand Tool & Portable Power Tool Safety

COMPLIANCE REFERENCE: Title 8, CCR 3556

DURATION OF CLASS: 2 hours

PROGRAM GOALS:

Tailored to you equipment specific needs.

The purpose of this module is to teach you to work with your coworkers to eliminate the incidents caused by hand tools and portable power tools. You will learn safe procedures and the causes of the most frequent incidents. You will also learn to control or eliminate hazards associated with hand tools and portable power tools.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Demonstrate safe work practices for hand and portable power tools.
  • List the most frequently used hand tools, their hazards, and how to control/eliminate the hazards.
  • List the most frequently used power tools, their hazards and how to control/eliminate the hazards.
  • Identify ways to prevent shock hazards in electrical power tools.
  • List common rules for carrying tools.
  • Discuss your centralized tool control procedures and how to improve them. (If applicable)
  • Discuss concerns related to employees using their own tools and how to manage these concerns. (If applicable)