Hand and Power Tools

By the Numbers – Compressed Gas/Air

DID YOU KNOW? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and [...]

By the Numbers – Compressed Gas/Air2020-05-21T17:20:50-07:00

Machine Guarding Safety Topic

Overview of OSHA requirements and safeguards for machinery and their [...]

Machine Guarding Safety Topic2020-05-20T17:10:24-07:00

Parts Cleaning and Washing Safety Topic

Basic safety and hazard recognition for parts cleaning tank safety. [...]

Parts Cleaning and Washing Safety Topic2020-05-20T16:09:20-07:00

Welding and Cutting Safety Topic

An overview of safety requirements for welding cutting and brazing [...]

Welding and Cutting Safety Topic2020-05-20T15:03:30-07:00

Hand and Power Tool Sample Training Program

A complete 10 hour sample lesson plan for construction training [...]

Hand and Power Tool Sample Training Program2020-05-15T18:17:47-07:00

Post-Pandemic Compliance: Hand Tool Hygiene & Infection Prevention

Hand me that hammer, would’ya? A request that sounds so [...]

Post-Pandemic Compliance: Hand Tool Hygiene & Infection Prevention2020-05-11T01:27:27-07:00

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Safety Topic

Overview Caused by a compressed or squeezed median nerve, carpal [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Safety Topic2020-05-08T21:38:05-07:00

NIOSH Prevention Through Design

A report on NIOSH national initiative Prevention Through Design PtD [...]

NIOSH Prevention Through Design2020-05-08T18:42:23-07:00

Lithium Battery Safety

Download Instructor-Led Material Meeting Kit PowerPoint WHAT’S AT STAKE? Lithium [...]

Lithium Battery Safety2020-04-15T16:07:31-07:00

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Hand and Power Tools

Key Takeaways: - Learning the hazards associated with different types [...]

FUNDAMENTAL 55: Hand and Power Tools2019-07-08T05:13:12-07:00

Focus On: Selecting Hand Tools

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.

Focus On: Selecting Hand Tools2019-06-01T08:10:56-07:00

Pre-Use Inspection Checklist for Hand and Power Tools

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

Pre-Use Inspection Checklist for Hand and Power Tools2019-06-01T00:01:32-07:00

Ergonomic Checklist for Hand Tool Selection

Use this checklist to help workers choose the best tool for the job and reduce the risk of ergonomic injuries.

Ergonomic Checklist for Hand Tool Selection2019-06-01T00:01:06-07:00

Hand Safety – You Control It Safety Video

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.
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Hand Safety – You Control It Safety Video2018-02-06T20:34:11-08:00

Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?

Download Instructor-Led Material Meeting Kit PowerPoint Safety Talk WHAT'S AT [...]

Are You Getting Bad Vibes from Your Tools?2018-01-29T22:46:23-08:00

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down

Getting caught in machinery is every worker's nightmare, but you can prevent it from becoming yours with a little vigilance.

Don’t Get Caught With Your Guard Down2018-01-29T22:44:49-08:00
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