A course on hazardous tools provides employees with the theoretical knowledge they need before using angle grinders, circular saws, nail guns, and other work equipment that poses a high risk of injury.
Take the theory course online—practice using the tool you work with
The hands-on training can be conducted at the workplace with a qualified mentor, such as a colleague, friend, or business partner. The mentor demonstrates safe control, start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures. You’ll practice using the tool and performing the tasks for which it’s intended. Your employer will document the training and assess your skills before you’re allowed to use the tool independently.
The mentor must have the necessary expertise regarding the tool and the task at hand, but does not need to have taken our course. Follow the user manual and practice safety precautions, safety features, proper working posture, hazard zones, and troubleshooting. The training applies to tools and tasks that have actually been covered.
Estimated time required for the online course: 1 hour.
In a nutshell: Complete the theory portion online. Then, complete hands-on and equipment-specific training at the workplace. Document both parts.
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Who needs training?
Employers must assess the work task and the associated risks. When work equipment requires special care, the user must receive the necessary theoretical and practical training. This applies, for example, to many types of saws, power tools, and grinders.
- carpenters and construction workers
- industrial and factory workers
- apprentices and new hires
- others who use hazardous work equipment on the job
What will you learn?
- Risk assessment before work begins
- protection, shielding, and personal protective equipment
- Safe operation, inspection, and maintenance
- Common Mistakes and How to Prevent Accidents
- Responsibilities and Documentation
Is the online course enough?
The hands-on training can be conducted at the workplace with a qualified mentor, such as a colleague, friend, or business partner. The mentor demonstrates safe control, start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures. You’ll practice using the tool and performing the tasks for which it’s intended. Your employer will document the training and assess your skills before you’re allowed to use the tool independently.
The practical portion should be documented using a signed practical training form. Keep the form together with your diploma and course documentation. The Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority outlines the requirements for practical, theoretical, and equipment-specific training in its guidelines on safety training.
Here's how the company does it
- Sign up for the theory course.
- The participant takes the course and passes the test.
- A competent person demonstrates safe practices in the workplace.
- Practice using the specific tool that will be used.
- Document what the participant has practiced and mastered. Keep the practical documentation together with the theory certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes. Participants receive a diploma upon passing the theory exam. Practical training is documented separately.
Can the course be taken on a cell phone?
Yes. The theory course can be taken on a cell phone, tablet, or PC.
How often must the training be renewed?
There is no single expiration date that applies to everyone. Employers must provide new training when equipment, work procedures, or risks change, or when employees’ knowledge is no longer sufficient.
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