Make workplace requirements clearer through clear Hand and Power Tools: Best Practices instruction on safety concerns associated with hand and power tool use.
The Hand and Power Tools: Best Practices program builds practical awareness and supports consistent workplace decisions. Key outcomes include the ability to spot safety concerns associated with hand and power tool use, summarize ways to safely use a variety of hand and power tools, and explain how to handle safety concerns. The material also helps learners carry out OSHA Standards for hand and power tools. Practical examples connect the subject to routine tasks, expected procedures, and decisions employees may need to make on the job. Learners finish with a clearer understanding of what to look for, how to respond, and when to raise a concern or seek additional guidance.
Hand and power tool safety training is for anyone who uses tools on the job. Those tools range from hammers and screwdrivers to drills, saws, grinders and industrial presses. That includes maintenance technicians, construction trades, manufacturing and assembly workers, and facility staff, plus supervisors who inspect tools and pull damaged ones from service.
OSHA covers hand and power tools in general industry under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P and in construction under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart I. Both standards make employers responsible for the safe condition of tools, including tools workers bring from home. Both also require guards on many power tools.
The main power tool hazards are cuts and amputations from blades and moving parts, flying chips, electric shock, noise, vibration and kickback. Many power tool injuries come from removed guards, damaged cords, wrong accessories, or loose clothing caught in rotating parts. Pneumatic and fuel-powered tools add pressure and fire hazards.
Stop using a damaged hand or power tool immediately, tag it out of service, and report it to a supervisor. Cracked handles, mushroomed chisel heads, frayed cords and missing guards are all reasons to remove a tool. Only qualified people should repair the tool before it returns to use.
Hand and power tool work commonly calls for safety glasses or goggles, a face shield for grinding, hearing protection, sturdy boots and task-appropriate gloves. The exact PPE depends on the tool and the employer's hazard assessment. The 11-minute hand and power tools video is available in English, Spanish and French.
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