You are going to get a lot of responses regarding safety issues (rightly so). But one other thing you should not forget is what equipment you already have!

I occasionally have to train shop staff (retail) how to carry out certain simple jobs using tools. The group is limited and the tools provided are task specific. I know what tools they have already because I specified them for previous tasks. I plan the task, select the tools, and specify what extra tools are needed when necessary. I then write up an SSoW (employer specific interpretation, most would call it a method statement), call all the 'semi-fitters' together with the tools specified (previously issued), issue any new tools and train them in the SSoW. I am issued with an identical set of tools to that of the semi-fitters so know what is available for future requirements.

Anyone else see the perks in this job?

Incidentally my employer sells tools.