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Dangerous hand tools - safety course (K25-EN)


Description
Our safety course in the use of dangerous hand tools satisfies the demands for documented training in accordance to the Regulation on performance of work §10-2, Regulation on organization, management and participation and the Internal control regulation.
The course provides a basic understanding of the laws and rules which apply for someone using dangerous hand tools, as well as for those leading work with such equipment. The course explains how to use various tools, and about dangerous situations that can occur when using these tools, as well as how to proceed regarding maintenance and inspection. The course explains in detail about the several types of personal protection gear that are mandatory and why to use these.
Structure
• Law and regulations
• Work equipment in general
• Saws
• Nail guns
• Angle grinders
• Drill and combination hammer
• First aid
The online course is flexible and practical – and gives you the possibility to take the course in a manner suited to you. By documenting practical training, along with the theoretical course, the demands for documented training are met.
To receive a diploma, the following must be approved:
• Pass the theoretical exam in the online course
• Send documentation of practical training
Documents to fill out are provided in the course.

Course duration: ~3-4 hours
Content
  • Introduction
  • Welcome to the courses
  • Dangerous hand tools
  • Purpose & content
  • Importance
  • You are responsible
  • Personal injuries
  • Notification - photo
  • Notification - practice documents
  • Part 1: Laws and regulation
  • Laws and regulation
  • Introduction
  • Working environment act
  • Definitions
  • Duties of the employer
  • Regulation on organizing, management and cooperation
  • Risk assessment
  • Regulation on the execution of work
  • Dangerous tools
  • Internal control regulation
  • Employee’s duties
  • Contribute - example
  • Importance of contribution
  • Summary
  • Quiz 1: Laws and regulation
  • Part 2: Equipment in general
  • Equipment in general
  • Preparing the worksite
  • Outfit and protective gear
  • Breaks
  • Cleaning
  • User manual
  • Part 3: Saws
  • Saws
  • Sawblade
  • Size
  • The sawblade
  • Personal protective gear
  • Working position
  • Table saws, building saw or table circular saw
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for you
  • Dangers for others and the surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 2: Table saw
  • Miter saw
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user
  • Dangers for others and the surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 3: Miter saw
  • Reciprocating saw
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user
  • Dangers to others or to the environment
  • Precautions
  • Cleaning, maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 4: Reciprocating saw
  • Jigsaws
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user
  • Dangers for others and the surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Cleaning, maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 5: Jigsaw
  • Circular saw
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user, for others and the surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Cleaning, maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 6: Circular saw
  • Chainsaw
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for you, others and the surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Cleaning, maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 7: Chainsaw
  • Part 4: Nail guns
  • Nail guns
  • Working position
  • Fastening material
  • Nail gun
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user, others and the surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Maintenance, inspection and errors
  • Quiz 8: Nail gun
  • Bolt gun
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Ammunition
  • Safety devices
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user, others and surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Maintenance, inspection and errors
  • Quiz 9: Bolt gun
  • Part 5: Angle grinders
  • Angle grinders
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Safety devices
  • Discs
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user, others and surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 10: Angle grinder
  • Part 6: Drill and combination hammer
  • Drill and combination hammer
  • Structure
  • Area of use
  • Correct drill bits or chisel
  • Safety devices
  • Personal protective gear
  • Use
  • Dangers for the user, others and surroundings
  • Precautions
  • Hole saws
  • Cleaning
  • Maintenance and inspection
  • Quiz 11: Combination hammer / drill
  • Summary dangerous hand tools
  • Rules of thumb
  • Part 7: First Aid
  • First Aid
  • Preventative measures
  • Competence
  • Emergency situations
  • Basic first aid
  • What is first aid?
  • Acting on site
  • Get an overview
  • Informing emergency services
  • Emergency situations
  • If the person does not breathe
  • CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resucitation
  • CPR – Cardiac Arrest
  • Stop bleeding
  • Finish and exam
  • exam
  • Exam
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever