Hand and Power Tools Safety

Course Overview

The Hand and Power Tools Safety course is designed to educate workers on the safe use of hand and power tools in the workplace. This course is essential for workers and supervisors who use hand and power tools as part of their daily work routine.

Objectives:

• To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of hand and power tool safety
• To teach participants how to identify and assess hand and power tool hazards
• To educate participants on the importance of following established safety procedures
• To explain the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools
• To demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when using hand and power tools

Topics Covered:

• Hand and power tool safety
• Identifying and assessing hand and power tool hazards
• Established safety procedures
• Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of hand and power tool safety principles: The program covers the principles and practices of hand and power tool safety in the workplace, including the importance of protecting workers from hand and power tool-related hazards.
  
• Knowledge of hand and power tool safety regulations and standards: The program covers the latest OSHA regulations and industry best practices in hand and power tool safety, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the field.
• Ability to identify and assess hand and power tool hazards: Upon completion of the program, you will have the skills to identify potential hand and power tool hazards in the workplace and assess their level of risk.
• Understanding of hand and power tool hazard control measures and procedures: The program covers various control measures and procedures for reducing or eliminating hand and power tool hazards, including how to develop and implement effective hand and power tool hazard control programs.
• Knowledge of hand and power tool safety training and education: The program covers the importance of training and educating employees on hand and power tool safety, including how to develop and deliver effective hand and power tool safety training programs.

Mode of Delivery

Training sessions will be conducted through Microsoft Team Meetings in an online format, or through LMS or face-to-face delivery. Invitations for the meeting will be distributed one day before the commencement of the training program. Training is either delivered by an accredited training provider or an affiliate training center.

Course Content

Training should emphasize on the following contents;

• Introduction to Hand and Power Tool Safety: Overview of hand and power tool safety in construction and industry, importance of safely operating and maintaining hand and power tools, OSHA regulations and standards related to hand and power tool safety.
• Types of Hand and Power Tools: Identifying different types of hand and power tools (e.g. saws, drills, grinders), understanding the capabilities and limitations of different types of hand and power tools, assessing the risk of hand and power tool incidents.
• Safe Operating Procedures: Proper setup, use, and maintenance of hand and power tools, understanding and complying with OSHA regulations and standards related to hand and power tool safety, implementing safety procedures and protocols for hand and power tool operation.
• Training and Education: Providing training for employees and contractors on how to safely operate and maintain hand and power tools, promoting hand and power tool safety culture and awareness, encouraging active participation in hand and power tool safety management.
• Hand and Power Tool Safety Programs: Developing a hand and power tool safety program, implementing a hand and power tool safety program, monitoring and evaluating a hand and power tool safety program.
• Special Topics in Hand and Power Tool Safety: Managing hand and power tool safety in specific environments (e.g. indoor, outdoor), managing hand and power tool safety for specific industries (e.g. construction, manufacturing), managing hand and power tool safety for specific populations (e.g. temporary workers, youth workers).

Entry Requirements

Program Duration

This course is designed to help you reach your goals at your own pace and on your schedule. Instructional contact time must be a minimum of 8 hours. Most students intend to complete their studies via online learning within 1 month.

Examination

All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination which shall be taken online through AISP assigned portal. After successful completion of the examination, students will get their results immediately on their registered emails. This is an open-book exam and students are permitted to use a separate browser window to review course content while taking the exam. If you do not pass the examination you may retake the examination. Students are allowed to take an exam three times within one month. During this time, students should review the course material to improve their understanding.

Additional Information

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