Seemingly humble hand tools have their place of importance in any workshop. While they may seem simple to use, they still pose a safety risk and can prove ineffective in untrained hands.
Our safety with hand tools course will imbue the learner with the necessary technique and safety precautions to use hand tools efficiently and safely.
Entry requirements
Grade 7 certificate or equivalent qualification.
For any queries regarding the requirements and conditions of hand tools training, contact our skills development advisor for more information.
Workshop & power tools safety
Hand tools maintenance and safety in a workshop training
Hand tools safety training
Course content
Techniques for using and maintaining hand tools
The techniques of using shovels, crowbars, hammers, saws, braces, steel cutters, planers and spanners are explained, and the economic and ergonomic benefits of using hand tools versus power tools / equipment are explained.
Identification and selection of hand tools
Hand tools are identified in terms of their required function and selected according to site conditions and the task to be performed. Additional implements that could be used to perform the same task are identified in terms of workplace safety requirements.
Utilising hand tools
Personal protective equipment is selected according to the work functions to be performed and worn in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Consequences of not correctly wearing personal protective equipment are explained in terms of potential injury to self and others. Techniques for using the hand tools are demonstrated in terms of industry accepted productivity. Awareness of other workers in the vicinity is demonstrated in terms of statutory requirements. Consequences of unsafe working practice are explained in terms of potential harm to self and others.
Maintaining hand tools
Hand tools are cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and stored in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Cutting edges and points are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Damaged or broken parts are repaired, replaced or reported in accordance with company procedures.
Assessment methods
We conduct a formative theoretical assessment at the beginning of the course to gauge the learner’s initial understanding (novices only). At the end of the training, a summative theoretical and practical application assessment is conducted, to find if the learner is competent; if not, additional developmental areas are identified and suggested.