Correct & Safe Use Of Portable Power Tools

Correct & Safe Use Of Portable Power Tools The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regs 1998 (Regulation 9) requires that any person using a piece of work equipment that presents a significant risk to the user must be trained and that the training covers not only the use, but also any hazards arising from the use, and precautions to be observed.

It is not adequate to assume that because a person has a qualification in a trade, that they are competent with any tools related to that trade. This is especially true of power tools. With this in mind this course takes a generic approach to training with power tools to enable candidates to be aware of the hazards and precautions.


Course Content

• Relevant legislation
• Workplace checks
• Machine checks
• Personal checks
• After use checks

Candidates will take both a theory and practical test to demonstrate skills learned. A certificate of attendance would then be issued.

Course length will depend on items to be covered, and number of candidates.
We are able to conduct courses to cover most tools, typical examples being,

• Drills
• Circular Saws
• Angle Grinders
• Compressors
• Vibrating Plates
• Wackers
• Pedestrian Rollers
• Floor\Road Saw