Construction Hand & Power Tool Safety

Online Training Certification Course

29 CFR 1926 Subpart I

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The course presents a summary of basic safety procedures and safeguards associated with hand and power tools used in the construction industry. Employees should be trained in the proper use of all tools and be able to recognize the hazards associated with different types of tools and required safety precautions.

This course is for:
The potential of serious injury exists from the misuse of hand and powered tools. It is therefore recommended that all "Construction Industry" employees who work with and around hand and portable powered tools take this safety training course.

Case Study: In February 2017, a press machine operator in Sparta, Wisconsin, was operating a mechanical punch press. The punch press was equipped with adjustable segmented barrier guards. Two of the four individual guards on the intake side of the punch press had moved upward approximately 0.25 inches. The closest point of operation hazard was immediately adjacent to the guard. The opening was large enough for the operator’s fingertips to reach the danger zone posed by the die movements. His right index fingertip entered the point of operation through the guard opening used to feed metal into the punch press. His right index fingertip was crushed and later amputated at the hospital.

Key Takeaway: Moving mechanical elements are always hazardous. In fact, keeping operators safe from the hazards of moving mechanical elements is a large part of any business that relies on mechanical equipment. Serious injuries are huge setbacks for employees and employers alike. Neither employers nor employees should ever take shortcuts or ignore OSHA requirements to protect operators from moving-part hazards.

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Governing Regulations: This online course satisfies the safety training requirements for OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Hand and Power Tool Safety

Hand Tool Overview
Power Tool Overview
Injury and Fatality Statistics
Applicable Regulations
Additional Regulations

Power Tool Guarding

Point of Operation Guarding
Guarding of Bench and Floor Stands
Personal Protective Equipment
Electric Tools
Switches

Power Tool Safeguards by Energy Source

Electric Power Tools
Pneumatic Power Tools
Fuel-Powered Tools
Hydraulic Power Tools
Powder-Actuated Tools

Power Tool Safeguards by Tool Type

Use of Abrasive Wheels
Ring Testing
Other Requirements for Abrasive Wheels
Woodworking Tools
Jacks - Lever and Ratchet, Screw, and Hydraulic
Air Receivers
Air Receiver Requirements

Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus, Part 1

Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus, Part 2

Standard Guards
Approved Materials
Care of Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus

Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Employer Responsibilities-Equipment
Employee Rights
Employee Responsibilities
OSHA and Whistleblower Protection

Summary

Additional Resources

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

OSHA has not specified any time frame for required retraining or recertification for Hand and Power Tool Safety. Since there is no OSHA standard dealing with this specific hazard the OSH Act general duty clause, section 5(a)(1), 29 U.S.C. 654(b)(1) defines the standard which provides that:

(a) Each employer -

(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.

A recognized hazard is a danger recognized by the employer's industry or industry in general, by the employer, or by common sense. The general duty clause does not apply if there is an OSHA standard dealing with the hazard, unless the employer knows that the standard does not adequately address the hazard.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.