Description
Hand and Power tools are used in almost every type of industrial or construction industry and across every trade. The hazards of hand tools are often overlooked by employees because the frequency of use, when in fact they are a leading cause of workplace injury.
The aim of this module to help reduce the number of workplace accidents and incidents involving hand and power tools in the workplace.
This e-learning course is CPD and RoSPA approved.
A CPD Certified Online Course
This course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure the integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
A RoSPA Approved Online Course
This online course has gained assurance from RoSPA Qualifications, a leading name in health and safety and nationally recognised Awarding Organisation, providing reassurance to customers, employees and stakeholders that the training course is of a high standard.
Learning objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to understand:
- The responsibilities of employers and employees
- How to follow basic tool rules and precautions
- What is involved in a Risk Assessment and why it is important
- The different power sources for tools
- How to choose the right tool for the task
- Proper maintenance of tools
- Why you should be aware of your surroundings
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available from your Online Training Academy Dashboard