Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1138
Course Name
General Tool Safety
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Inservco Insurance Services, Inc.
Primary Contact
Charles Baker
cbaker@pnat.com
6102564440 Ext.
Website
Description
Practical instruction in the safe use of hand and power tools relative to federal OSHA and common practice standards. Course offered in interactive format with active discussion and case studies. Instructor has worked with most types of hand and power tools and can share informed experience. This program also cover use of personnal protective equipment needed with certain tools and importance of good housekeeping and other techniques to prevent accidents, within the control of the worker.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Hazards of Hand / Power Tools and Typical Accidents
* Selection Criteria for Proper Tools
* The 5 Rules for Safe Use
* Developing Good Work Practices with Hand / Power Tools
* Use of Personnal Protective Equipment
* General Tool Maintenance
* Housekeeping and Other Work Area Safety Practices
Target Audience
Employees who work with or around hand and power tools - focus on water / wastewater operations. Managers and supervisors who administer safety.
Training Format
Classroom