Overview

In many types of businesses, hand and power tools are used every day. They make work easier and allow employees to be more efficient. However, many workers often fail to see the hazards these tools can present. The Interactive CD-ROM Training Course "Hand and Power Tool Safety" shows employees how accidents can be significantly reduced and reviews the various hazards that are associated with specific types of tools. Forty seven interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Lesson interactions provide the learner opportunities to apply what he or she has learned. The computer assesses the learner's level of understanding of all learning objectives. All questions in this course are fully narrated. Narrations enhance comprehension and are welcome support for learners with reading skill deficits and when English is the learner's second language. When the learner answers a question incorrectly the computer provides remedial instruction and reviews the material until the learner can answer correctly. The Follow-up Review provides time-delayed reinforcement and review of the learner's newly acquired knowledge. The Follow-up Review enhances the transfer of newly acquired knowledge to the learner's long-term memory. The Learner navigates through the course and its resources using the standard Control Bar. Course resources include a fully narrated glossary of terms. Each term is pronounced and its definition read aloud to the learner. A topical index provides a complete map to the instructional material. The learner can ask for all course information on any topic at any time during the lesson presentations. The learner can use the topical index as a reference source even after completing the course. Closed Captioning is included. A complete transcript of all audio and video files is also provided with this course. Use the transcript file in conjunction with MODIFY to simplify customizations.

INTRODUCTION

• Overview
• General Safety Rules

STRIKING TOOLS

• Using nail hammers safely
• Using ball peen hammers safely

AVOIDING SLIPPAGE

• Slipping problems
  
• Using wrenches and pliers

CUTTING TOOLS

• Cutting tool injuries
  
• Using blades safely

POWER TOOLS

• Saws and kickback
  
• Electric power drills, chainsaws, and grinders

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Working safely with electricity

GAS POWERED AND PRESSURE-DRIVEN TOOLS

• Working safely with gas and pressure tools

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...

List general safety rules for using hand and power tools

1. Identify hazards related to use of hand and power tools
2. Explain the importance of "state of mind" and physical condition

Use striking tools safely

1. Identify various types of hammers
2. List type of work that hammers are designed for
3. Describe problems caused by using wrong hammers
4. Describe problems caused by using wrong striking tools

Identify methods for preventing slipping accidents

1. List methods for preventing slipping accidents when using power tools

Describe hazards associated with cutting tools

1. Identify type of work that cutting tools are designed for
2. Describe hazards associated with using cutting tools

Identify hazards associated with power tools

1. Identify hazards associated with power tools
2. Describe safe working procedures when using power tools

Identify electrical hazards with using power tools

1. Describe procedures that can be used to avoid injury when working with electric power tools

Use gas powered and pressure-driven tools safely

1. Identify hazards associated with gasoline powered tools
2. Identify hazards associated with pressure-driven tools