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Metalwork Tools Safety

Today, the metal trade is one of the cornerstones of our industrial society. Metalwork tools safety explores why correct, efficient and safe use of metalworking tools is essential throughout the metal industry.

About the course

This program shows the correct and safe use of a wide range of metalworking tools and includes:

  • Personal safety
  • Safety precautions in the workplace
  • The Metal Rule
  • How to use a Scriber
  • Correct use of the Try Square
  • Punches
  • Using Spring Dividers to scribe arcs and circles
  • Marking with Odd Leg Calipers
  • Correct and safe use of Hammers
  • Files and Filing
  • Using a Cold Chisel correctly
  • Hacksaws
  • Operating a Drill Press

Who it’s for:

This program is aimed at all users of basic Metalwork Tools, whether they be students or experienced trades people who may require a refresher on safe and correct usage.

Video Running Time:
19 minutes

Course Contents

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Safety Training Video

On-demand safety video accompanied by supplemental material to form a complete safety video training program.

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Facilitator's Guide

Accompanying documentation includes facilitator’s framework, video transcript, exercises and a multiple-choice assessment questionnaire.

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Safety Assessment

Course includes a 10-part multiple-choice safety quiz. Participants can take the assessment as is, or the questions can be modified to suit your requirements.

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Course Certificate

Participants can print a completion certificate and training progress is stored centrally in Safetyhub to track your participant engagement KPI.

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