Power & Hand Tools

This video recounts the story of Calvin, a mill worker who suffered a traumatic hand injury while operating a papermaking machine. The viewer will see not only the cause of the injury, but also the resulting consequences and how they affect Calvin and his family. The program also shows what safety rules should have been followed to prevent this incident and other industrial hand injuries.

Public works and other occupations often use chainsaws in tree trimming, landscaping maintenance, brush control, and home use. There are many risks involved requiring proper instructions on safe procedures.

Everyone uses Hand & Power tools. But, because they are common, people often forget about the hazards involved. Tool accidents result in thousands of serious injuries and hundreds of deaths each year… most of which could have been avoided by simply handling tools safely. To avoid these types of accidents employees need to know how to handle their tools safely. This program is a great place to start.

Demonstrates safety and maintenance methods for working with chainsaws, chippers, high lift trucks, and general tree trimming safety.