Hand and Power Tools
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INCIDENT Manitoba addressed a case of a worker for Arne's [...]

Course Description Employees will understand the different types of power [...]

Course Description Employees will understand the different types of power [...]
Key Takeaways: - Acknowledging the hazards associated with different types [...]
Surveys estimate that work tools and power tools cause an average of nearly 400,000 visits to the emergency room each year. Of those injured, more than 200 die. Here’s what else you need to know.
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Guidelines: This checklist applies to hand and portable power tools [...]

Use this inspection checklist from Harvard EH&S before using hand or power tools.

Use this checklist to help workers choose the best tool for the job and reduce the risk of ergonomic injuries.
Using the wrong tool or using a tool incorrectly can cause debilitating ergonomic injuries. An increased risk of injury occurs when workers are frequently exposed to awkward postures, contact pressure, or a pinch grip. Over time, exposure to awkward postures or harmful contact pressures can contribute to an injury. Hand tools that fit a worker’s hands and the job they are doing can reduce the risk of injury. Here are 11 tips for hand tool selection to share with your employees.
Cuts and other hand injuries to the hands are one of the most frequent and common injuries workers face. Hand injuries, including amputations, can keep workers away from the job for several days and can cost employers big money. But they are a preventable and avoidable risk to employees and cost to employers.
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Correct use, safe work practices, and PPE are a must when using tools! And here’s why…
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Sandblasting and other abrasive blasting is a potentially life-threatening operation without proper training. This video covers all of the important topics including PPE, equipment set & inspection, safe operating procedures, job site conditions, bystander safety and more!
Sandblasting and other abrasive blasting is a potentially life-threatening operation without proper training. This video covers all of the important topics including PPE, equipment set & inspection, safe operating procedures, job site conditions, bystander safety and more!
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This video explains electrical safety, impact tools, wrenches, cheater bars, and miscellaneous safety when using hand and power tools, emphasizing safety behaviors and attitudes.
(13 Minutes)
Our hands, wrists and fingers are valuable tools... the most valuable we will ever own. Whether we are completing a project at work or playing catch with the kids, our hands are involved in just about everything we do. In fact, we use our hands so much that they are ex¬posed to a multitude of hazards.
(12 minutes)

A hand injury occurs in the workplace every 32-seconds. Though they usually do not grab the headlines and are not fatal in nature, over 16 million individuals seek emergency care each year for hand injuries. Hands are often in the forefront of the specific task being performed and thus exposed to more risks.
(13 minutes)
Most people have injured themselves with a tool at least once in their lives. In fact learning to use some tools seems to require a little pain. Unfortunately, tool accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths each year... most of which could have been avoided by simply handling tools safely.
(19 minutes)

Explains electrical safety, impact tools, wrenches, cheater bars, and miscellaneous safety when using hand and power tools. Emphasizes safety behavior and attitude.

This video educates your employees on the different types of hand injuries that can occur, how to recognize common hazards found in the workplace and preventive measures to take to protect their hands. Safety is a personal responsibility. A hand injury can occur in a moment, but affect your for a lifetime. This program will motivate your workers to use best practices to prevent hand injuries.

This video is targeted towards anyone who uses knives but focuses on a food service environment. Describes proper personal protective equipment, “how to” and information on storing, cleaning, and handling knives.