01-05-2013, 12:59 PM
Hand and Power Tool Safety
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Class Objectives
Describe general guidelines for hand and power tool safety.
Describe important hand and power tool basics.
Describe correct steps for proper tool maintenance and handling.
Identify personal protective equipment for using hand and power tools.
Describe safety procedures for point of operation safety.
Describe general guidelines for proper hand tool safety.
Describe general guidelines for proper electric tool safety.
Describe general guidelines for proper abrasive wheel tool safety.
Describe general guidelines for proper pneumatic tool safety.
Describe general guidelines for proper fuel and hydraulic tool safety.
Just the Facts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration states that most injuries on construction sites involve excavation cave-ins, power tool accidents, falls, electrical hazards, and exposure to potentially dangerous materials
Working with power tools, you can get an electric shock, lose a finger, lose an eye, or go deaf. It's especially dangerous to use a tool that's defective, that's been modified, or that's not designed for the job. Of course, you can also get injured if you use any tool carelessly.
Hand Tools - Protection
Keep floor surface where working free from debris and tripping or slipping hazards
Keep cutting tools sharp
Use tools as they were intended to be used
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and gloves
PPE determined by Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Spark Resistant Tools
Around flammable substances, sparks produced by iron and steel hand tools can be a dangerous ignition source. Where this hazard exists, spark-resistant tools made from brass, plastic, aluminum, or wood will provide for safety.
Powder-Actuated Tool Safety Tips
Don’t use in explosive or flammable atmosphere
Inspect tool before use to ensure:
it is clean,
that moving parts operate freely
the barrel is free from obstructions and has
the proper shield, guard, and attachments
Don’t load the tool unless using immediately
Don’t leave a loaded tool unattended
Keep hands clear of the barrel end
Never point the tool at anyone
Store unloaded in a locked box