Hand and Power Tool Safety Overview

Learning objectives

  • Recognize the hazards of using hand and power tools and the work practices that will help you use them safely.
  • Identify the hazards of electric and battery powered tools and the work practices that will help you use them safely.

Course overview

This lesson will introduce the hazards associated with hand and power tool use and the actions you can take to reduce your risk of hand and power tool-related accidents and injuries. Completing this lesson does not qualify or authorize you to operate a specific tool.

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.


  • 8 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 3602
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Course Outline
  • Hand and Power Tool Safety Overview
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P, 1910.241, 1910.242, 1910.243, 1910.244
  • 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I
  • Canada Labour Code, Part II.
  • Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR), Part XIII: Tools and Machinery, Part VIII: Electrical Safety, Part XII: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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