About this seminar

Power tools and appliances are essential in the everyday work of Australian tradies. Using them can be second nature to many, however incorrect use due to inadequate training, poor tool performance or even a minor distraction can result in serious injury.

In this video, Nick describes an effective way to avoid a mishap – to run a quick mental checklist before handling the equipment. This includes ensuring that the power tool has a current safety tag, the machine or appliance you’re using is in perfect working order, and that you’re rid of all distractions including your phone.

Finally, if you’re not 100 per cent confident using a tool or an appliance, stop working and see your supervisor or a safety manager. It could mean the difference between getting home safely and a serious injury.

Who is this seminar for?

This video is helpful to tradies in the construction and building industry and workers who regularly use power tools and/or appliances as part of their workduties. It will also be useful for certain business owners, supervisors and safety managers who need to ensure that workers have received adequate training to use each power tool.

About the presenters 

Nick is a leading hand carpenter in the construction industry.

Supporting information

• Construction
• model Code of Practice for Construction Work
• Electrical safety
• model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace
• model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks
• Plant design, supply and registration
• model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace​
• model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks