Hand and Power Tool Safety
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.
- List the hazards of pneumatic, powder-actuated, fuel powered, and hand tools and the work practices that will help you use them safely.
Course overview
This lesson provides an introduction to the hazards associated with hand and power tool use and describes the actions workers can take to reduce their risks of hand and power tool-related accidents and injuries. Completing this lesson does not on its own qualify or authorize a worker 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.
- 23 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 206
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Chinese (Simplified), German, Brazilian Portuguese
Course Outline
- Hand and Power Tool Safety Basics
- Using Electric and Battery Powered Tools Safely
- Using Other Tools Safely
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P, 1910.241, 1910.242, 1910.243, 1910.244