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Tool Safety for Industrial Environments
Reduce accidents by using general tool safetyPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 8 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 Lessons · 17m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Most people have injured themselves with a tool at least once in their lives. In fact, learning to use some tools seems to "require" a little pain. Unfortunately, tool accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths each year, most of which could have been avoided by simply handling tools safely. To avoid these types of accidents, employees need to know how to handle their tools safely. But this can be a difficult task since every tool has its own unique set of hazards. This course will show how accidents can be significantly reduced by applying good general safety rules, and reviews what hazards are associated with the specific types of tools we use.
What You'll Learn
- Apply good general safety rules to significantly reduce tool-related accidents
- Maintain tools properly to keep them safe to use
- Protect yourself and others from tool hazards using personal protective equipment
- Choose tools that fit both you and the job
- Operate electronic power tools safely
- Prevent kickbacks when working with tools
Key Takeaways
- Tool accidents cause thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths each year, most of which could be avoided by handling tools safely.
- Many tool injuries can be significantly reduced by applying good general safety rules.
- Every tool has its own unique set of hazards, which makes safe handling a difficult task.
- Knowing how to handle tools safely is essential for employees to avoid accidents.
- The course reviews the hazards associated with the specific types of tools we use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for employees who need to know how to handle their tools safely in industrial environments, supporting workplace and occupational safety training.
What does this course cover?
It covers tool maintenance, protecting yourself and others from hazards, personal protective equipment, choosing tools that fit you and the job, using electronic power tools safely, and preventing kickbacks.
What skills will I gain?
You will build skills in basic safety training, occupational safety and health, safety training, tool management, workplace safety, and minimum industry safety training.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons that begin with an Introduction and end with a Review, covering tool maintenance, hazard protection, personal protective equipment, tool selection, power tool safety, and kickback prevention.
Why is tool safety important?
Tool accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths each year, most of which could be avoided by simply handling tools safely.
