Power Tool Safety Training

Davis Access delivers professional Power Tool Safety training courses from our Bristol training centre and onsite across the UK. This workplace safety course is designed for operatives, supervisors and managers who use portable and electrical power tools, helping improve hazard awareness, safe operating procedures, equipment inspections and compliance with current health and safety regulations across construction, engineering, maintenance and industrial environments.

Power tools are used every day across a wide range of industries to improve productivity and efficiency. However, if they are not used correctly, inspected properly, or maintained appropriately, they can present serious risks to both operators and those working nearby. Common workplace accidents involving power tools include cuts, lacerations, electric shock, burns, eye injuries, hearing damage, hand-arm vibration injuries, flying debris, and even fatal incidents. Most of these accidents can be prevented through proper training, safe working practices, regular inspections, and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) place a legal duty on employers to ensure that all work equipment is suitable for its intended purpose, maintained in a safe condition, and used only by employees who have received adequate information, instruction, and training. This Power Tool Safety Training Course helps businesses meet these legal obligations while improving workplace safety and reducing the likelihood of accidents and equipment damage.

Throughout the course, delegates will develop a clear understanding of the different types of power tools commonly used in the workplace, including drills, grinders, circular saws, reciprocating saws, jigsaws, impact drivers, sanders, nail guns, and other portable equipment. Learners will understand the hazards associated with each type of equipment and the importance of selecting the correct tool for the task.

The Power Tool Safety training course places a strong emphasis on carrying out pre-use inspections before operating any power tool. Delegates will learn how to identify damaged cables, worn accessories, missing guards, defective switches, loose components, battery faults, and other defects that could make equipment unsafe to use. They will also understand the importance of removing defective tools from service and reporting faults immediately.

Safe operating techniques form a key part of the training. Delegates will learn how to maintain good working posture, secure workpieces correctly, avoid kickback hazards, manage trailing cables, maintain safe working distances, and ensure guards and safety devices remain fitted during operation. The course also explains the importance of good housekeeping, maintaining clean work areas, and reducing trip hazards around the workplace.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is another essential element of the course. Delegates will understand when safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respiratory protective equipment, safety footwear, and other PPE should be worn to minimise the risk of injury while operating power tools.

The Power Tool Safety training course also introduces delegates to common workplace hazards associated with power tool use, including electrical safety, dust exposure, excessive noise, vibration, flying particles, and manual handling risks. Learners will understand how suitable control measures and safe systems of work can significantly reduce these hazards.

By completing this Power Tool Safety Training Course, delegates will gain the knowledge required to operate power tools safely, identify hazards before work begins, and contribute to creating a safer working environment for everyone.

What’s covered?

• Introduction to power tool safety
• Health & safety – PUWER 1998 requirements
• Employer and employee legal responsibilities
• Types of portable power tools
• Selecting the correct tool for the job
• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting
• Safe operating procedures
• Correct use of guards and safety devices
• Electrical safety awareness
• Dust, noise and vibration hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Risk assessment & method statements
• Hazards
• Emergency procedures and accident reporting
• Gallery of disaster
• Conclusion
• Practical session

Is this the right course for me?

This Power Tool Safety training course will provide delegates with the principles and practices of safe use of power tools.  Training will provide the necessary information to delegates who may undertake power tool operations including the storage and maintenance.

At the end of the course, you will have an understanding of:

• Different types of Power Tool
• How to carry out a risk assessment
• How to identify risks and hazards
• Pre-use inspections of equipment
• Legal responsibilities of the employer and employee
• Which control measures can be put in place to reduce the risk of harm
• Causes of injury and potential long-term damage to health because of poor techniques

Who Should Attend?

This Power Tool Safety Training Course is suitable for anyone who uses portable power tools during their work, including:

• Construction workers
• Maintenance engineers
• Electricians
• Carpenters and joiners
• Builders and contractors
• Facilities management teams
• Landscapers and grounds maintenance staff
• Manufacturing and engineering operatives

Course details

• Aimed at: Anyone who uses power tools
• Duration: 0.5 day
• Maximum class size: 12
• Qualification length: 5 years
• On-site training available: Yes

Assessment details

The qualification is assessed through a theory assessment paper which the learner must successfully pass. Once completed the delegate will be awarded the Davis Access Power Tool Safety training certificate.