California Hand And Power Tools For Construction

Overview & Objectives

The Hand and Power Tools for Construction online training from Exceed Safety is an intermediate-level course designed to cover the various hazards, safety procedures, and safeguards associated with hand and portable power tools within the construction industry. Participants can expect to learn California/OSHA’s requirements for hand and power tools, as well as safety standards established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and that National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

NOTICE: This course is not meant to act as a substitute for the full safety and health standards for general industry or for the construction industry. Additional training will likely be required.

Exceed Safety’s California Hand and Power Tools for Construction online training presents participants with the specifics regarding portable power tool safety through careful use of case studies and lessons learned. Covering the basics of guards and techniques, this intermediate-level course is designed to help reduce the risk of onsite injury. Specific course topics include the following:

Overview of hand and power tools
Hand and power tools in the state of California
Types of mechanical hazards
Precautionary measures
Types of tools used on the construction worksite
Case study – power tool electrocution
Case study – portable grinder accident
Pneumatic tools
Liquid fuel/powder-actuated tools
Case study – power tool fatality
Hydraulics and mixers

Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:

California/OSHA
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
ANSI
NIOSH

Who Is This Course For?

The California Hand and Power Tools for Construction online training is designed for California workers who use, select, maintain, and inspect hand and portable power tools. Individuals who will specifically benefit from this course include the following:

California-based construction workers
California-based construction managers
California-based construction supervisors

Features & Benefits

Exceed Safety’s California Hand and Power Tools for Construction course teaches participants the hazards, safety procedures, safeguards, and the overall importance of both inspection and care of hand and power tools on the construction site. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:

Know appropriate control options
Understand the basic procedures and safeguards governing hand and power tool use
Know how to correctly select, use, maintain, and inspect portable power tools for use
Properly operate the correct tools for individual job needs
Select and use the appropriate PPE
Know the importance of reading and understanding manufacturer instructions for safe tool operations

In Person Training

Participants in this in-person class can expect to be engaged with discussions, collaboration from other members of the course, team building experiences, and interactive learning. All our instructors have years of experience in the field and come highly qualified and skilled. We offer some classes via Zoom (just give us a call for more information). Some classes can be combined with virtual-blended learning, as well.