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Working Safely with Power Tools

Engineers, installers, apprentices and trades staff who use portable power tools such as drills, grinders, saws, press tools and pipe threaders.

Around 25 minutes 4 modules 10 question assessment, pass mark 8 Refresher: Every 24 months, and when a new type of tool is introduced Course code BL-PT-01
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What you will learn

  • Recognise the injuries and long term health damage power tools can cause
  • Check a tool, its accessories and its power supply before use, and take faulty equipment out of use
  • Drill into walls, floors and ceilings without hitting hidden cables and pipes
  • Use cutting tools safely, with the right accessory and the guards in place
  • Control dust, noise and vibration, and recognise the early signs of damage

Course modules

  1. Power tools and the damage they do
  2. Before you use a tool
  3. Using tools safely
  4. After use
  5. Final assessment

You need the access code from your employer to start. Not a Beagle HR client? See pricing.

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