Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments

Hand and power tools allow construction workers to perform tasks that they could never do without them. But tools can also be dangerous. Injuries involving hand and power tools send almost half a million people to the emergency room every year, and cause a significant number of fatalities as well.

"Hand and Power Tool Safety in Construction Environments" discusses hand and power tool hazards, and shows employees the equipment and safe practices they can use to prevent injuries on a job site. Length: 16 minutes

Topics covered Include:

• Hand and Power Tool Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Using Electrical Power Tools Safely
• Preventing Kickbacks
• Reducing Hazards in a Work Area...and more

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