SST 1-Hour Tools Hand and Power

About This Course s-mod-info

Improperly using or maintaining hand and power tools poses significant threats to health and safety. This course offers an overview of the hazards associated with these tools, covering OSHA's safety standards.  

Gain insights into proper guarding techniques, personal protective equipment, and other safety requirements. This course will also address safety considerations for tools that generate hazardous respirable silica dust.  

You will earn 1 hour of general elective credit toward earning or renewing your Site Safety Training (SST) card upon completion of this course.  

Upon completing lessons and passing the 10-question final exam with a minimum 75% score, receive an immediate certificate of completion. Three attempts are given for passing the final.

Note that THIS TRAINING IS AWARENESS-LEVEL ONLY and does not provide any other qualification or authorization outside of the Site Safety Training Card.  

NYC SST courses are provided in partnership with 360training. Provider ID Number: 4T02  

Instructor Information:  
Instructor: John Rupp Jr.  
Email: [email protected]   

Learning Outcomes

Topics Covered

• Hand Tools and General Tool Safety
• Power Tool Safety
• Silica-Producing Tools

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe OSHA standards and rules associated with hand and power tools.
• Identify the best guarding techniques to reduce the hazards associated with hand and power tools.
• Explain the precautions necessary and select the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when using hand and power tools, including to avoid exposure to silica dust.
• Evaluate the safety of a worksite and identify potential hazards arising from hand and power tools.