Safe Handling Of Hand And Power Tools

The training will enable participants to identify, use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities.

Content:

• Identification, use and maintenance of a range of hand and power tools, machines and equipment.
  • Identification and correct use of tools, machines and equipment.
  • Storage and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Checking for wear and tear (cables and switches) in accordance with the safe handling procedures.
  • Compliance with manufacturer specifications on tools and equipment.
• Levelling devices to determine and transfer horizontal and vertical levels – spirit level, water level and dumpy level.
  • Utilizing existing benchmarks to determine datum levels.
  • Using levelling devices correctly to transfer levels.
  • Construction specification with regards to determining and transferring levels.
  • Calibrating of levelling instruments in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Selecting materials and using appropriate application methods.
  • Minimising material wastage.
  • Housekeeping and safety standards.
  • Reviewing application methods to determine the impact on the environment.