EWT - Hand and Portable Power Tools
Learning objectives
- Identify safety standards for cord- and-plug-connected equipment.
- Recognize safe practices for working with portable and vehicle-mounted generators.
- Explain how to safely use and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
- Define quality assurance practices for live-line tools.
Course overview
The goal of this lesson is to provide awareness training for electrical workers about safe procedures for working with portable cord-and-plug-connected power tools and equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic power tools, live-line tools, and the requirements for maintaining them.
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.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 3
- Course ID: 147
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment
- Portable and Vehicle-Mounted Generators
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Tools
- Live-Line Tools
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.269 Subpart R: Special Industries Section (i)
- 29 CFR 1926.956