Transportation and warehousing had 4.4 recordable injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in 2024, underscoring the importance of controlling everyday workplace hazards (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Hand and power tools can be extremely useful, but in unprepared hands, they can lead to disaster. This course covers common tool types and hazards, safe preparation and use, inspection and maintenance, PPE, electric power tool safety, and ways to reduce hazards in the work area. You will learn how to recognize problems before they cause injuries, use tools correctly, and keep work areas under control. The focus of this training is practical: safer tools, safer workspaces, fewer preventable incidents.
Purchase Course: Great for individuals or small teams and is completed on a per-seat basis at checkout.
Bulk Discounts: Great for large teams and routes you to our sales team to set up access for your organization.
Please Note: Completing an online course may not fulfill all compliance requirements. Many OSHA and HR regulations also require written programs, hands-on training, or site-specific components. Always verify requirements with your employer or regulatory authority.
Chapters
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Types Of Tools And Their Hazards
- 3. Preparing To Use Hand And Power Tools
- 4. Tool Inspection And Maintenance
- 5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 6. Using Electric Power Tools Safely
- 7. Reducing Hazards In Your Work Area
- 8. Conclusion
