Screwdrivers, chisels, hammers, wrenches, portable sanders, and grinders… There’s a handy hand or power tool to help do pretty much every task imaginable. DIYers around the world love them, but using them comes with risks. And many workers get exposed to these risks daily as part of their job.

Estimates show that hand and power tools cause around 10% of workplace injuries. So, OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, developed standards that businesses must follow to protect employees from the risks. Leaders and managers must limit or prevent risks, and put a safety program in place to protect employees.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize how to assess and mitigate the risks associated with hand and power tools
• Recognize early signs of damage from exposure to power tools
• Identify the component parts of an OSHA-compliant hand and power tool safety program, and how programs help to reduce risk

Why take this course?

If it’s your responsibility to protect employees from the dangers of hand and power tools, this course is perfect. You’ll find out how to assess and reduce the risk of using hand and power tools. And you’ll also get advice on creating and implementing a hand and power tool safety program.

10 mins | SCORM | Infographic