Description

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The Powered Hand Tools – Safe Use and Operation eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the hazards associated with powered hand tools and the precautions required for their safe use in the workplace.

The course explores common risks associated with electrically, battery and pneumatically powered hand tools, including contact with moving parts, flying debris, noise, vibration and damaged or unsuitable equipment. Learners will consider pre-use checks, appropriate personal protective equipment, safe operating practices and the importance of selecting and using tools suitable for the task.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees who use powered hand tools as part of their work.
• Agricultural, construction and industrial personnel.
• Engineering, maintenance and workshop employees.
• Manufacturing and production personnel.
• Contractors and tradespeople.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for employees using powered hand tools.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of powered hand tool hazards and safe working practices.

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What You Will Learn

• Common types of powered hand tools and their applications.
• Hazards associated with powered hand tools.
• Understanding the importance of selecting the correct tool for the task.
• Following manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures.
• Recognising the risks associated with moving and rotating parts.
• Awareness of cutting, crushing, entanglement and impact hazards.
• Recognising risks from flying particles, fragments and debris.
• Awareness of electrical hazards associated with powered tools.
• Recognising risks associated with battery-powered and pneumatic tools.
• Understanding the potential effects of workplace noise.
• Awareness of vibration and the risks associated with prolonged exposure.
• The importance of checking tools before use.
• Inspecting guards, handles, controls and safety devices.
• Checking cables, plugs, batteries, hoses and connections where applicable.
• Recognising damaged, defective or unsuitable equipment.
• Removing defective tools from use and reporting faults appropriately.
• Ensuring guards and safety devices remain correctly fitted and operational.
• Preparing the work area before using powered hand tools.
• Maintaining a stable and appropriate working position.
• Keeping other people clear of the work activity where necessary.
• Securing workpieces appropriately before work begins.
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Avoiding loose clothing, jewellery and other potential entanglement hazards.
• Changing accessories, blades or attachments safely.
• Isolating or disconnecting power before adjustments or maintenance where required.
• Avoiding unauthorised modifications to tools or safety devices.
• Storing and transporting powered hand tools safely.
• Recognising when a task should not be undertaken.
• Following workplace risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Recognising the limits of individual training and competence.
• Contributing to the safe use of powered hand tools in the workplace.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not provide or demonstrate practical competence in the operation of powered hand tools. Employers must ensure workers receive appropriate tool and task-specific information, instruction, practical training and supervision for the equipment and activities they are required to undertake.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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