Safety Training Materials

International Staple, Nail and Tool Association

Power Tool Safety Video Series

ISANTA presents the revised Power Tool Safety Video Series, as well as the innovative Toolbox Safety Series to keep your workers safe on the job.

Toolbox Safety Series: Safe Use of Power Nailers and Staplers

A series of 8 Toolbox Safety Talks on the safe use of power tools is available in English and Spanish. These resources complement an on the job safety program keeping employees safe.

Other Training

Includes guides for using portable Compressed-Air-Actuated Fastener Driving Tools and a Safety Guide for Distributors of Pneumatic Nailers and Staplers.


Power Tool Safety Video Series

The revised ISANTA Power Tool Safety Video Series is an educational resource published by ISANTA. It consists of 5 videos that cover various safety topics related to power nailers and staplers. Videos 1 through 4 consist of various topics. Video 5 is a knowledge quiz based on the information provided in the first 4 videos.

In English

Video 1 – Selecting the Proper Tool for the Job

This video provides an overview of the three basic categories of power driven fastening tools: nailers, staplers, and specialty tools. You will receive guidance on determining the appropriate tool to utilize based on factors such as working material, job assignment, and the type of fasteners needed.

Video 2 – Read and Understand All Manufacturer’s Instructions, Safety Symbols and Warnings

This video covers the information typically found in the manufacturer’s instruction manual for nailers and staplers. You will gain understanding about safety standards, tool manuals, safety symbols, and warnings designed to improve safety and best user practices.

Video 3 – Know Your Tools- Power Sources and Tool Care

This video covers pneumatic, electrical, and gas power sources for nailers and staplers, along with tool care guidance for this equipment. You will review the difference in these three basic power sources with guidance on proper tool maintenance.

Video 4 – Know Your Tools- Safe Handling and Operation

This video reviews nailer and stapler handling tips, personal protective equipment, and potential injuries. You will receive guidance on both safety measures to prevent injury, as well as how to respond in case an injury does take place.

Video 5 – The Knowledge Quiz2025 Quiz Coming Soon

This quiz is for review purposes only and is intended solely as a teaching tool. Completion of the quiz does not equate to competency or certification of the skills or information presented in the applicable ISANTA video series.

En Español- 2025 Spanish Videos Coming Soon

Video 1 – Comprensión de la herramieta y el sistema de accionamiento para el trabajo

Video 2 – Cómo leer y comprender todas las instrucciones, los símboles de Seguridad y las advertencies del fabricante

Video 3 – Conozca sus herramietas: fuentes de energia y cuidado de las herramientas

Video 4 – Conozca sus herramietas: funcionamiento y manejo seguros

Video 5 – Test de conocimientos


Toolbox Safety Series: Safe Use of Power Nailers and Staplers

The Toolbox Safety Series is an innovative educational resource published by ISANTA. It consists of 8 sessions that cover various topics related to power staplers and nailers. Foremen, crew chiefs, and company owners can print these sessions and use them to facilitate group discussions on safe and appropriate tool use. Quizzes are included in order to test knowledge of the information presented.

In English

en español


Other Training


International Staple, Nail and Tool Association