Safe use of Hand & Power Tools

Objectives

To ensure those who have control of or supervise the use of, hand and power tools have an overview of the regulations.

Contents

The delegates receive classroom-based instruction covering the relevant elements of legislation. As well as an instructor led inspection of hand and power tools used within the company workshop.  The facilitator will lead delegates to a common and clear understanding of the requirements of the legislation. Delegate will receive information on the best practice in the use, care and maintenance of hand and power operated tools in the workshop environment.

Classroom based instruction

• Suitability
• Marking & warning
• Certificates of conformity
• Information, instruction and training
• Inspection, maintenance and records
• Dangerous parts of machinery
• Specified hazards
• Care of hand tools
• Storage of hand tools
• Care of power tools
• Storage of power tools

Inspection of workshop equipment

• Hazard identification
• Control measure suitability
• Conformity to regulations
• Housekeeping
• Storage of hand tools
• Care of power tools
• Storage of power tools
• Guarding and PPE

Further Information

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