Safe Use of Power Tools Training – 1 Day
Power tools come in many different types, sizes, power requirements, and with various attachments to suit a wide range of tasks. Understanding the safe and correct use of these tools is crucial to preventing accidents and ensuring efficiency on the job.
This 1-day Safe Use of Power Tools Training course is designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to workers across various industries. The course focuses on identifying the correct tool and attachments for specific tasks, ensuring that employees can safely and effectively carry out their duties. Participants will learn about the different types of power tools, including drills, grinders, saws, and more, along with best practices for handling, storage, and maintenance.
In addition to tool selection, the course covers important safety considerations, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical safety, and hazard identification. Special attention is given to the legal requirements that both employers and operatives must understand before deploying or using power tools. This ensures compliance with safety regulations and helps to minimize the risk of injury.
It is a classroom course, but involves lots of practical elements as detailed below. The hands-on component allows participants to apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios, practicing the safe operation of power tools under expert supervision. This combination of classroom learning and practical experience equips attendees with the confidence and skills needed to use power tools safely and efficiently, reducing the likelihood of workplace accidents and increasing overall productivity.
Safe Use of Power Tools Training Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
- Legislation.
- Tools – types, uses, attachments & accessories (practical session).
- Safety.
- Guards (practical session).
- Pre & post use checks (practical session).
- Operations.
- Risks assessments.
- PPE (practical session).
Certification
Candidates will be assessed on the safe use of power tools by practical demonstration of pre-use and post-use checks, including assembly, adjustment and disassembly depending on their workplace requirements (you are welcome to supply specific tool(s) for training of operatives).
They will also have a number of quizzes during the day and a final written exam to demonstrate understanding of the subject.
Successful completion of all quizzes and assessments, and attendance for the entire day is required to be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Candidates
A maximum of 6 students can be taken on this course by our instructors.
Contact Intu Veritas for more information and enquiries.