Power Tool Safety Training

The purpose of this course is to educate employees and employers on basic safety procedures and safeguards associated with hand and power tools.

Employees who use hand and power tools and are exposed to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects, or to harmful dust, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases must be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment. All electrical connections for these tools must be suitable for the type of tool and the working conditions (wet, dusty, flammable vapors). When a temporary power source is used for construction a ground fault circuit interrupter should be used.