Primelift Safety Resources Ltd

Course Description:The hand and power tools safety training is aimed at providing delegates with an understanding of the potential hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools, as well as the safety precautions and best practices required when working with hand and power tools.

Course Duration- 1 day

Course Objectives– Upon completion of this course, delegates should be able to:

• Identify the general hazards and control measures for hand and power tools.
• Identify specific hazards associated with hand tools.
• Give an overview of general power tool safety precautions.
• Explain how guards provide protection to operators.

Course Content

• Regulations and standards applicable to hand and power tools
• Hand and power tools hazards
• Safe use of hand tools
• Safe use of power tools
• PPE requirements
• Reporting accidents and injuries
• Actions to avoid hand injuries
• Importance of guarding in power tools