This course is designed for anyone who uses hand or power tools to perform their tasks. It provides training on the safe operation, maintenance, inspection and storage of these tools. Users will learn how to identify hazards and implement necessary control measures to minimise risks.
The course equips workers to handle hand and power tools safely, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Millions of workers across various industries, including construction, manufacturing and maintenance, rely on hand and power tools every day. Improper use can result in significant accidents and ill health. Injuries can range from minor cuts and abrasions to amputations, puncture wounds and electrical shocks. Hand and power tools are also responsible for numerous creeping hazards, such as hearing loss and hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
This course equips workers with the skills to safely work with hand and power tools. Participants learn to identify hazards and implement effective control measures. The training also provides guidance on maintaining and inspecting these tools as well as emergency response protocols, ensuring workers know how to act appropriately in the event of an accident. Additionally, the course ensures employees understand and adhere to legal requirements, enabling them to perform their tasks in compliance with legislation.
As an employer, you are legally obligated to ensure the safety of your employees when they use hand and power tools. You must:
- Ensure the safety and health of workers and anyone else who these operations might affect
- Conduct risk assessments and implement effective control measures
- Ensure the tools are maintained in safe, working condition
- Provide adequate training and information to employees
- Supply appropriate PPE as required
Key UK legislation outlining these responsibilities includes:
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
- Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
- Electricity at Work 1989
- Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to severe consequences, including legal action, fines and an increased risk of injuries for your workers.
