Course Overview
This lesson provides an introduction to the hazards associated with hand and power tool use and describes the actions workers can take to reduce their risks of hand and power tool-related accidents and injuries. Completing this lesson does not on its own qualify or authorize a worker to operate a specific tool.
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the hazards that are associated with different types of hand and power tools.
- List the general steps that are necessary to prepare for safe hand and power tool use.
- Explain some of the general actions that are necessary to operate different types of hand and power tools safely.