Hand and Power Tool Awareness

Training Options Available:

Course information: This is a 1/2 day training course for all persons who may operate hand and power tools. This can be carried out at your site across the UK or at our training centres Aims of the Hand and Power Tool Training Course: To ensure that the operations when using hand and power tools are carried out correctly and safely to minimise injury in your organisation. Course Consists of: A hand and power tool training course aims to educate individuals on the safe use, maintenance, and inspection of hand and power tools, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. These courses are designed for anyone who uses tools in their work and can cover a wide range of topics, from basic safety practices to the operation of specific tools. Both you and your employer have a responsibility to make sure that you’re safe at work. It’s a legal requirement for them to provide you with the necessary information, training, correct hand tool and power tools for the task, protective equipment that you need to stay safe. You have a duty to follow their safety instructions, including the proper use of any protective equipment provided. Understand your responsibilities as an employee or employer to keep you and others safe. This is a core Health & Safety course designed for workers in all industries. In general, this course is suited to anyone who works who works with hand and power tools. Training Course Contents: • Safety Practices • Tool Identification and uses • Hazard Identification and controls • Tool Maintenance and Storage • Regulations The theory test is based on multiple choice questions of the training material that have been covered. You will be asked multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. Find out more on our Hand and Power Awareness Training. Renewal- 3 Year renewal of programme Trained operator theory test Grants Construction companies registered with the CITB levy can claim grants from the CITB for NVQ’s and each completed course