Tool Safety
The Power Tool Institute offers a number of educational articles on its Web site promoting safe use of a variety of power tools, including circ saws, table saws, routers, and jigsaws. In addition, PTI offers a number of tool-safety brochures and videos. Cost: Free Contact: www.powertool institute.com
Safety Training
The Associated General Contractors of America's Online Institute offers a wide range of OSHA introductory courses, including demolition, motor vehicles, fall protection, hand and power tools, scaffolds, cranes and rigging, and welding and cutting. OSHA 10- and 30-hour construction industry training programs also are available. A number of the programs are available in Spanish. Cost: intro courses, $20; 10-hour, $139; 30-hour, $295 Contact: www.agc.org
Nailing Safety
The International Staple, Nail, and Tool Association (ISANTA) offers a 15-minute video on power nailer and stapler safety. The video, available in English and in Spanish, can be downloaded directly from the ISANTA Web site; some complimentary copies on VHS and CD are available. Related materials, in English, are available on the CD and the Web site. Cost: Free Contact: 708-482-8138; www.isanta.org
