This courses covers the basics of hand and portable power tool safety, including common hazards, recommended controls, and strategies to manage different problems. It includes discussions of common hand tools (hammers, knives, chisels, screwdrivers, etc.) and power tools (drills, saws, pneumatic tools, chainsaws, etc.). There is additional review of chronic injury / illness issues.

This is a standalone course taken from Industrial Safety Processes, which contains 21 topic lectures with over 16 hours of instructional videos (confined space, working at heights, nanotechnology, safety by design, PPE, process safety management, etc.). The course Industrial Safety Processes has been consistently rated as among the best course they have ever taken in the field of occupational health and safety, often commenting that the course "puts it all together" for them.

Industrial Safety Processes covers 21 topics relevant to occupational health and safety practice in industrial environments. Topics include safety by design, woodworking, welding, heavy vehicles, confined spaces, working at heights and other key activities. Industrial Safety Processes is designed to provide solid background information for both new and experienced OHSprofessionals. It is modeled after reference material required for various North American OHScertifications: CRSP, CRST, and CST. While is it is not an exam prep course, Industrial Safety Processes is usually taken by students to increase their chance of being successful in those examinations. It is also commonly taken by new OHSprofessionals or non-OHS personnel to become rapidly familiar with best practices in managing health and safety issues relating to industrial and construction activities.