Hand Tool Safety And Awareness Training

The Hand Tool Safety and Awareness course will cover the proper safety measures for both hand tools and power tools to educate workers and create health and safety awareness while working with hand tools.

Course Topics

• Introduction

• Two types of tools

• Tool selection, inspection, and maintenance

• Hazards of hand and power tools

• Musculoskeletal disorders

• Ergonomic solutions

• Safety procedures for hand and power tools

• Personal protective equipment

Legislation

Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to provide information and instruction to workers to protect their health and safety including health and safety hazards posed by occupational hand tools.

Who Requires this Training

• Joint health and safety committee (JHSC) members

• Health and safety representatives

• Supervisors and workers

Course Benefits

Successful participants of our Hand Tool Safety and Awareness training program will gain essential knowledge to be informed and help prevent injuries caused by hand tool hazards.