- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
Hand and Power Tool Safety for Workers
For the worker who uses hand and power tools: spot a tool that is unsafe to use, check guards and switches, use electric and air tools the right way, mount and use grinding wheels safely, and know the limits on powder-actuated tools.
This certificate records completion of awareness training based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926.300, 1926.301, 1926.302, 1926.303 and 1926.304 (construction) and 29 CFR 1910.242 and 1910.243 (general industry). It is not an OSHA card or license, and it does not by itself meet the training requirement of 29 CFR 1926.302(e)(1). Your employer must still make sure that only employees who have been trained in the operation of the particular powder-actuated tool in use are allowed to operate it. The general industry sections taught (1910.242 and 1910.243) have no training requirement; there the employer remains responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees, including tools and equipment furnished by employees (1910.242(a)).
Want to submit a review? Login and enrolled
What you will learn
- Recognize a hand or power tool that is not in safe condition and keep it out of use
- Check that guards and switches are in place and working before you use a power tool
- Use electric and air-powered tools and compressed air the right way
- Mount and use grinding wheels safely
- Know the limits on powder-actuated tools
Course outline
- Safe condition: Unsafe tools stay out of use
- Guards and switches: Guards stay on; Switches: what should happen when you let go
- Electric and air tools: Electric tools; Air tools and compressed air
- Grinding wheels: Before and during grinding
- Powder-actuated tools: Trained operators only
- On the job
Course facts
- Who it is for: Worker
- Time: about 20 minutes, on your phone or computer
- Final quiz pass mark: 80%, with a certificate employers can verify
- Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I (construction) and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P, 1910.242–1910.243 (general industry)
Part of The Dojo — OSHA Safety Training Academy
Included from Blue Belt up ($25/month), with every other course in the Dojo.
Get your Blue BeltCompare beltsRead the free guide — what the rule requires, in plain words.
