Hand & Power Tool Safety Awareness Course
Choose, check and use hand and power tools safely — from 110V and guards to dust, noise, vibration and PPE.
Add 3 online courses to your basket and pay for all 3 together in one checkout. The discount only applies when all 3 are bought at the same time — it cannot be claimed on courses bought individually. EUSR courses are not included.
About this course
Hand and power tools are used on every site and cause thousands of cuts, eye injuries and amputations every year.
This awareness course covers tool hazards, PUWER, choosing the right tool, pre-use checks, 110V and battery tools, guards and safe use, dust, noise and vibration, PPE, storage and maintenance.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- Operatives using hand and power tools
- Trades and apprentices
- Supervisors and site managers
- Anyone issuing or maintaining tools
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
110V on site
On construction sites, mains tools should be **110V centre-tapped-to-earth**, supplied from a yellow transformer. This greatly reduces the shock risk.
Keep guards in place
Guards protect you from blades, discs and flying debris. **Never remove, wedge open or adjust a guard** to make the job quicker.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to Hand & Power Tool Safety Awareness
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
Tool Hazards and Injuries
- Why tools cause injuries
- Hand tool hazards
- Power tool hazards
- Long-term health effects
The Law and Responsibilities
- PUWER 1998
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Other regulations
- Employer duties
Choosing the Right Tool
- Right tool for the job
- Size and power
- Low-risk alternatives
- Ergonomics
Pre-use Checks and Electrical Safety
- Hand tool checks
- Power tool checks
- 110V on site
- Leads and cables
Guards and Safe Use
- Keep guards in place
- Secure the work
- Kickback and control
- Changing blades and bits
Dust, Noise, Vibration and PPE
- Dust
- Noise
- Vibration
- Eye and face protection
Storage, Maintenance and Housekeeping
- Storage
- Maintenance
- Repairs
- Working at height
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Before you start
- During the work
- When you finish
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Hand & Power Tool Safety Awareness Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £19.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.