Hand Tool Safety

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  • Level: Beginner
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Course Description
In the construction industry, and as a professional, the tools you have available to you and the tools you use for the task at hand are key items to your success and time saving ability in the field.  

Choosing the right tool for the job can be the key factor that determines whether the job gets done on time or gets done the way it is supposed to be done the first time.

Furthermore, choosing the right tools for the job can also mean the difference in working to extreme and unnecessary levels, or working at an easy pace with minimal stress involved in completing the job at hand.
Course overview
In our everyday lives, the endless availability and common routine use of hand tools, can make us forget that these items can, in fact, be extremely hazardous to our health and well-being.

This module will not only train you to identify and know the possible hazards associated with everyday used hand tools, but how to safely use them to eliminate potential hazards on the job site.
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Certificate included
Upon completion of this training, you will receive a certificate of completion for this training.

Course Objectives

When you are working on the job, it is very important to not only know how to use hand tools but to learn how to maintain them and use them safely. By the end of this training module, you will be able to:

Identifying Hand Tool Hazards

Understand hazards that are associated with hand tools

Recognizing Common Hand Tool Injuries

Be aware of common injuries from improper hand tool use

Knowing Hand Tool Types

Know the types of hand tools

Selecting the Right Tool

Choose the right tool for the job

Practicing Safe Hand Tool Use

Follow best practices for using hand tools

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