Safe Use of Hand Held Power Tools

FaCT has developed this core course, along with optional units, to meet your needs and fulfil employers’ requirements for adequate training.

This half-day core course covers the key safety requirements and health and safety legislation, and optional units can be added.

Industry packages can be delivered covering a range of tools, or you can select the optional units you need

Construction – Saws, Drills, Impact Driver, SDS, Breaker, Nail Gun, Disc cutter
Woodworking – Saws, Table Saw, Mitre Saw, Planers, Sanders
Ground Maintenance – Lawn Mower, Strimmer, Hedge Trimmer, Leaf Blower
Excavation – Disc Cutter, Breaker, Vibrating Plate
Engineering – Drills, Angle Grinder, Disc Cutter, Bench Grinder, Bench Drill

Course Overview

Who is the course for

For anyone who uses or oversees the use hand held power tools

Duration

The core course is 1/2 day long and optional units can be added

Where

This course can be delivered, Online, At FaCT or at your venue

Cost

This course cost £115 online and £145 in person (plus VAT) For prices at your venue please contact us

Course Content

What does the course cover?
Types of Power Tool (petrol, electric, battery, gas, air, hydraulic)
Legislation (HASAWA, PUWER, PPER, CNAWR, CVAWR, COSHH)
Risk and Hazards (Noise, Dust, Vibration, Contact injuries, Site and tool hazards)
Selection of the correct tool
Site Restrictions and requirements
Manufacturers Operators Manual
Pre-start checks
Personal Protective Equipment

Each Modular tool unit will include
Pre-start checks
Selection and fitting accessories (drill bits, blades, etc)
Adjustment and set up
Safe operations
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and storage

Optional Units

Course Dates and to Book Online

Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Monday 9th November 2026
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Monday 16th November 2026
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Monday 7th December 2026
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Thursday 17th December 2026
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Thursday 14th January 2027
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Thursday 28th January 2027
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Wednesday 3rd February 2027
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Wednesday 10th February 2027
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Wednesday 17th February 2027
Online
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Safe Use of Power Tools & PUWER - Online

Tuesday 23rd February 2027
Online
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