Powered hand tools are used in almost every industry, and for good reason, they get things done. They allow workers to easily perform tasks that would otherwise be difficult, if not impossible. However, not using tools for their designated purposes can cause serious injuries including electrocution, hearing loss, eye injuries, or even the loss of a limb.

Powered Hand Tools: Safety Is In Your Hands will show employees how to protect themselves from powered hand tools as well as basic tool safety precautions. Powered hand tools are useful, but without the proper safety precautions they can be a dangerous on the job hazard. That is why it is important to remember that with powered hand tools, safety is in your employees hands.

Learning objectives:

Basic Protection and Precautions

• PPE
• Basic Tool Precautions

• Electric Tools
• Battery Operated Tools
• Pneumatic Tools
• Powder Actuated Tools

• Circular Saws
• Drills
• Grinders