Hand and Power Tool Safety (HPT-1.2)

Hand and Power Tool Safety (HPT-1.2)

Learning objectives

  • Identify safety and operating requirements for liquid fuel and powder-actuated tools
  • Identify safety and operating requirements for portable and abrasive wheel tools
  • Identify selection criteria and proper use of PPE for different tools
  • Identify OSHA?s safety recommendations for hand tools
  • Recognize power tool safety recommendations and guards
  • Identify safety and operating requirements for pneumatic and hydraulic tools

Course overview

Tools are such a common part of our lives that it's difficult to remember that they may pose potential hazards to our safety. This course will teach employees the importance of hand and power tool safety and how to achieve it. Employees who successfully complete this course should learn the common hazards of different types of hand and power tools, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and abrasive-wheel tools and how to minimize or eliminate those hazards. This course is intended for general industry employees who, as part of their regular work duties, are required to use or work around hand and power tools. This course can assist employers with meeting regulations outlined in OSHA's regulations on hand and power tools. This course is presented in English and Spanish.

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.


  • 24 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 13944
Language Icon English, Spanish, German, Hindi, Dutch
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P - Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment
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