Course Overview

Many workers use tools every day, whether non-powered, air-powered, gasoline-powered, electric, or hydraulic. The use of these tools enables worker in all professions to work much more productively, but hand and power tools can expose workers to hazards such as, flying objects (like sparks and metal and wood splinters), electrical shock, and sharp blades and loud noises to name a few.

As tool users, workers have a primary responsibility in safety. Workers must be properly trained on the tool usage and have a clear, established understanding of the safety protocols for working with each unique piece of equipment and workers must follow those procedures when using tools, while relying on training to operate equipment safely.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires that workers comply with certain standards when working with any cord and plug-connected equipment, and this course will cover some of those.