Dangerous small tools
Learn how to prevent accidents and ensure work in accordance with legal requirements.
Audience
The course is designed for workers, apprentices, employees and others who use hand-held, motorized tools in their daily work. It is suitable for all industries where dangerous small tools such as angle grinder, circular saw, impact drill, nail gun, nut puller and the like are used. The course meets requirements for the theoretical part of documented safety training according to the Regulations on the Performance of Work Chapter 10 and prepares the participant for practical training and equipment-specific training in their own business.
Learning objectives
The course provides a thorough theoretical introduction to the safe, sound and regulatory use of hand-held motorized tools. Participants learn about regulations, liability, risk assessment, common accident causes, safe use, control, maintenance, noise and vibration, battery safety, and accident and near-accident reporting. The aim is to provide solid knowledge that reduces the risk of injury and strengthens the safety culture in the business.
After completing the course you will be able to
- Explain what is meant by dangerous small tools and when documented and equipment-specific training is required
- Know the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations on the performance of work related to training, control and maintenance
- Identify common causes of accidents, such as improper use, wrong tool selection, missing protective equipment and time pressure
- Conduct risk assessment before, during and after work using the SE—Think—Do model
- Recognize and prevent typical hazards such as throw, dust, noise, vibration, electrical hazards and poor ergonomics
- Perform daily tool checks and recognize danger signals such as slackness, vibration, unusual sounds and damage
- Safely use hand-held motorized tools with proper grip, working position and protective equipment
- Understand and implement safe handling, charging and storage of lithium-ion batteries
- Document maintenance, controls and training in line with the company's HSE routines
- Report errors, adverse events and near-accidents and actively contribute to an open safety culture
- Understand the responsibilities of employers and employees in systematic HSE work
Important to note
This e-learning course covers the theoretical part of documented safety training for dangerous small tools such as hand-held, motorized tools. Regulations on the performance of work Chapter 10 additionally require that:
- You conduct practical training in real work tasks, so you can safely use the tool in practice.
- You will receive equipment-specific training according to Section 10-4 on exactly the tool you are going to use, including proper accessories, protection, control points and safe use.
- The company provides guidance, follow-up and documentation in its own HSE system, and adapts the training to local routines, working methods and working environment.
This means that you must combine this course with internal training and practical training in your own business before the training is considered complete.
See accompanying documents and guidance for this course at this page. Please contact us if you have any other questions.
Read more about the course at PECB website, or download updated brochure for this course here.
PECB courses are conducted in PECB's own learning portal, with presentations, materials for self-study as well as video where available. After payment, you sign up for the course, and receive an email from PECB with registration link, normally within 24 hours of booking.
The price for courses (self-study and e-learning) includes one year of access. During this period, the examination, one new exam if necessary, as well as the issuance of a certificate are included.
If you choose not to attend courses and only want to take the exam, the exam and certificate must be paid separately. The payment is made directly to the PECB.
