102-03 - Portable Power and Hand Tool Safety
Learning objectives
- Identify general tool safety procedures
- Identify hazards associated with power tools
- Identify different types of power tools
- Explain safety tips that should be utilized when using hand and power tools
- Describe general safety practices to be used when setting up a work area, selection of personal protective equipment, and utilizing tools at the work site
- Identify hazards and precautions taken when using electric powered tools, pneumatic powered tools, and fuel powered tools
- Identify hazards and precautions taken when using hand tools and portable power tools
Course overview
All tools are manufactured with safety in mind, but a serious accident often occurs before tool-related hazards are identified and eliminated. Workers must learn to recognize the hazard associated with the different tools they use. They also must learn the safety precautions necessary to avoid those hazards. Tool misuse is a source of worker injury. Often, Injuries happen because employers assume workers know how to use the tool or workers are distracted during their task. The Portable Power and Hand Tool Safety training course identifies hazards associated with hand and power tool use. It discusses how to prevent accident and injury by following safety practices and requirements. This course satisfies the training requirements for OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910 (Subpart P) section 241 through 244. Portable Power and Hand Tool Safety is part of the Worksite Safety training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
