Hand and Power Tool Safety (Samax)

In many types of businesses, hand and power tools are used every day. They make work easier and allow employees to be more efficient. However, many workers often fail to see the hazards these tools can present. "Hand and Power Tool Safety" shows employees how accidents can be significantly reduced and reviews the various hazards that are associated with specific types of tools.
Forty seven interactions actively involve the learner in the training.
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Introduction
Overview
General Safety Rules
Striking Tools
Using nail hammers safely
Using ball peen hammers safely
Avoiding Slippage
Slipping problems
Using wrenches and pliers
Cutting Tools
Cutting tool injuries
Using blades safely
Power Tools
Saws and kickback
Electric power drills, chainsaws, and grinders
Electrical Hazards
Working safely with electricity
Gas Powered and Pressure-Driven Tools
Working safely with gas and pressure tools

Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
List general safety rules for using hand and power tools
Identify hazards related to use of hand and power tools.
Explain the importance of "state of mind" and physical condition.
Use striking tools safely
Identify various types of hammers.
List type of work that hammers are designed for.
Describe problems caused by using wrong hammers.
Describe problems caused by using wrong striking tools.
Identify methods for preventing slipping accidents
List methods for preventing slipping accidents when using power tools.
Describe hazards associated with cutting tools
Identify type of work that cutting tools are designed for.
Describe hazards associated with using cutting tools.
Identify hazards associated with power tools
Identify hazards associated with power tools.
Describe safe working procedures when using power tools.
Identify electrical hazards with using power tools
Describe procedures that can be used to avoid injury when working with electric power tools.
Use gas powered and pressure-driven tools safely
Identify hazards associated with gasoline powered tools.
Identify hazards associated with pressure-driven tools.