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Safe use of powered hand tools

Designed to comply with the legislative requirements of persons involved in the safe use and care of hand held tools and power tools within a working environment, as required under Health & Safety legislation, PUWER etc. Applicable to all staff who use power tools with full proof of training and certification.

Safe use of powered hand tools

Duration

Usually 1 day
Depending on tools covered

 Course Style

Knowledge & Practical Application
Availability

On any UK Site

 Examinations

Knowledge and skills
Certification

HSE Regulations / PUWER Etc
Course Content
  • The Health & Safety At Work Act
  • PUWER Regulations
  • Recognition Of Safe Equipment
  • Safe Systems Of Work
  • PPE Requirements/Care/Maintenance & Use
  • Safe Storage & Transportation
  • Pre Use Safety Checks
  • Selection of correct tools
  • Safe Handling Techniques
  • Protecting The Public
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    Additional
    Information

    Courses applied to Client Requirement

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    Notes

    In Company courses will be tailored to the working environment
    A Training room suitable for the number of delegates will be required.
    Reduced rates are available for multi-site or multi-course bookings.
    No prior knowledge of topic required
    Other
    Information

    HSCS can offer this course at any client site in UK mainland with no charges for travel to that site.

    The course includes a generic approach to the differing types of power tools and is usually based on 4 tools specified by the individual Client.