Hand Power Tools for construction Basic tool safety
Hand Power Tools for construction
Basic tool safety v Keep in good condition v Right tool for job v Inspect tools v Operate tools correctly v PPE needed 1 a
Construction tool safety rules v Safety v Use guards v Use PPE 2 a
Switches on power tools v Positive “on-off” control v Momentary control v Constant contact “on-off” pressure switch 3 a
Hand tools v Hazards posed v Misuse v Improper maintenance 4 a
Knives and scissors v Keep sharp v Dull tools-hazardous v Use PPE 4 b
Power tools v Electric v Pneumatic v Liquid fuel v Hydraulic v Powder–actuated 5 a
General precautions v Don’t carry by cord v Never yank the cord v Heat, oil, and sharp edges v Disconnect tools v Safe distance v Secure work 5 b
General precautions v Accidental starting v Maintained per manufacturer v User's manual v Good footing v Proper apparel v "Do Not Use” 5 c
Guards v Point of operation v In–running nip points v Rotating parts v Flying chips and sparks 6 a
Hazards of electric power tools v Electrocution v Burns v Slight shocks v Falls 7 a
Shock protection v Three–wire v Double cord insulated v Low–voltage transformer isolation 7 b
Hazards of abrasive wheel tools v Moving v Throw wheel surface fragments v Disintegrating during start–up 8 a
Use of abrasive wheel tools v Inspect closely v Sound– or ring–test v Use guard v Use eye protection v Turn off the power v Never use a vise 8 b
Pneumatic tools v Compressed v Chippers air v Drills v Hammers v Sanders 9 a
Hazards v Struck by attachments v Struck by fastener 9 b
Pneumatic tools v 100 pounds per square inch v Needs special device v Prevent fasteners from ejection 9 c
PPE v Eye protection—required v Face protection— recommended v Ear protection— depends 9 d
Air hose safety v Fastened v Prevent v Added securely disconnection safeguard 9 e
Precautions v Same as electric cords v Safety clip or retainer v Screens and flying fragments v Never pointed toward anyone 9 f
Heavy jackhammers v Fatigue v Strains v Heavy rubber grips 9 g
PPE v Safety glasses v Safety shoes v Face shield 9 h
Liquid fueled-powered tools v Gasoline most common fuel 10 a
Fuel vapors v Burn or explode v Give off dangerous exhaust fumes 10 b
Proper procedures v Handling v Transporting v Storage 10 c
Refilling v Shut engine down v Allow it to cool 10 d
Ventilation v Closed area v Effective ventilation v PPE 10 e
Powder–actuated tools v Operate like a loaded gun v Specially trained employees 11 a
Safety precautions v Explosive/flammable atmosphere v Inspect v Don’t point v Don’t load v Don’t leave unattended v Hands clear 11 b
Operation v Bring the tool into position v Pull the trigger v Five pound force 11 c
Misfires v Wait v Try 30 seconds firing again v Wait 30 seconds v Remove v Put the load in water 11 d
PPE v Suitable v Face eye protection 11 e
Guarding v Protective v Will shield/guard not fire 11 f
Varying powder charges v Power level v Excessive force 11 g
Defects v Tagged v Take out of service 11 h
Applying fasteners v Precautions v Alignment guide 12 a
Hydraulic power tools v Fluid v Correct pressure 13 a
Jacks v Lever/ratchet v Screw jacks v Hydraulic jacks 13 b
Safety precautions v Stop device v Load limit v Blocked up v Slippage 13 c
Jack set-up v Firm level surface v Correctly centered v Jack v Lift head force 13 d
Maintenance v Inspect v Lubricate v Abnormal load v Antifreeze liquid 13 e
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