Knowledge Base

This course covers the following information:

Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments: Hand and Power Tool Hazards

• The hazards that are associated with using hand and power tools.
  
• How tools can cause long-term health problems as well as immediate traumatic injuries.
  
• The safe work practices that can help prevent injuries while using hand and power tools.
  

Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments: Tool Inspection and Maintenance

• Why hand and power tools that are well-maintained are less likely to cause injuries.
  
• The types of wear, damage and alterations that you should look for before working with a hand or power tool.
  
• Safe work practices you should follow when inspecting, using and storing tools.
  

Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• The different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when working with hand and power tools.
  
• The pros and cons of wearing different types of PPE for protection from hand and power tools.
  
• The safe work practices that can help you get the best protection from your PPE.
  
• How to avoid getting caught in the moving parts of power tools.
  

Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments: Using Electrical Power Tools Safely

• The hazards that are associated with using electrically-powered tools.
  
• Where these hazards exist on the job site.
  
• The safe work practices that can help you avoid these hazards.
  

Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments: Preventing Kickbacks

• What kickbacks are and how they are caused.
  
• What conditions may cause kickbacks.
  
• The safe work practices that can help prevent kickbacks.
  

Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments: Reducing Hazards in Your Work Area