Safe Use of Power Tools (Woodworking & Joinery)

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland | Dublin, Ireland | On Site
Price: £500 (ex VAT) (Group Rate)

Safe Use of Power Tools (Woodworking & Joinery) course provides essential training for anyone working with portable and fixed woodworking power tools. This course ensures delegates understand how to operate tools safely, reduce the risk of injury, and comply with workplace health and safety legislation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Joiners and carpenters
• Woodworking and workshop operatives
• Apprentices and trainees
• Construction workers using woodworking tools
• Supervisors responsible for workshop safety
• Anyone using portable or fixed power tools in a woodworking environment

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate woodworking power tools. The training focuses on hazard awareness, correct tool selection, inspection procedures, safe operating techniques, and the correct use of personal protective equipment to prevent accidents and injuries.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

• Understand relevant health and safety legislation relating to power tools (including PUWER)
• Identify hazards associated with woodworking power tools
• Select and use the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Carry out pre-use inspections on tools and equipment
• Operate common woodworking power tools safely and correctly
• Recognise unsafe practices and avoid common causes of accidents
• Understand safe isolation and shutdown procedures
• Store and transport power tools safely
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in workshop and site environments

Training & Assessment Method

• Classroom-based theory instruction
• Practical demonstrations of tool use
• Hands-on practical exercises
• Ongoing instructor assessment
• Final knowledge check or practical assessment

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive an ITS Certificate of Attendance, valid for 3 years.

Requirements for Power Tools

All tools and equipment used during training must meet the following requirements:

• Clean and serviced well
• All parts must be correct and not altered or damaged
• Service tools (such as spanners etc.) must be supplied
• The machine must be PAT tested
• Blade must be fitted or supplied
• Suitable material for cutting must be supplied for candidates to use

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Full PPE is required for this course:

• Hard hat
• Hi-vis clothing
• Safety boots
• Gloves
• Eye protection