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A lower tensile strength means the metal has less strength or resistance to tearing apart when stretched under test conditions. It also means that these tools are softer, wear down more quickly than ordinary steel tools, and have to be dressed more frequently. Most Dangerous Powered Hand Tool? HINTS 1. Operating temperature can reach degrees F. Parts can move up to 68 miles an hour 3. Switches Hand-held power tools must be equipped with one of the following: Constant pressure switch shuts off power upon release Examples: circular saw, chain saw, grinder, hand-held power drill On-Off Switch Examples: routers, planers, laminate trimmers, shears, jig saws, nibblers, scroll saws OSHA Office of Training and Education 25 Would you use this extension cord?

Good Practice? Guarding Guard exposed moving parts of power tools Guard belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, flywheels, chains, or other moving parts Never remove a guard when a tool is in use OSHA Office of Training and Education 37 Guarding - Point of Operation This shows a radial arm saw equipped with proper point of operation guards The point of operation is where the work is actually performed on the materials — it must be guarded OSHA Office of Training and Education 38 Guarding Portable Circular Saws Guard these saws above and below the base plate or shoe.

The lower guard must cover the saw to the depth of the teeth. Pneumatic Tools - Fastening Ensure tool is fastened securely to the air hose to prevent a disconnection Use a short wire or positive locking device attaching the air hose to the tool Wire used to secure hose OSHA Office of Training and Education 44 Pneumatic Tool Safety Place a safety device on the muzzle to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the muzzle is in contact with work surface Install a safety clip or retainer to prevent attachments, such as chisels on a chipping hammer, from being ejected Wear eye protection.

Wear hearing protection with jackhammers. Liquid Fuel Tools Usually gas powered Main hazard — fuel vapors Carbon Monoxide Hazards Use only approved flammable liquid containers Before refilling a fuel-powered tool tank, shut down the engine and allow it to cool Refuel at least 10 feet from combustible materials OSHA Office of Training and Education 49 Powder-Actuated Tools User must be trained and licensed to operate Test tool each day before loading to ensure the safety devices are working properly Wear suitable ear, eye, and face protection Select a powder level that will do the work without excessive force OSHA Office of Training and Education 50 Fatal Fact Employee killed when struck in head by a nail fired from a powder actuated tool.

Tool operator was attempting to anchor a plywood form in preparation for pouring a concrete wall OSHA Office of Training and Education 51 Jacks - Capacity The manufacturer's rated capacity must be marked on all jacks and must not be exceeded All jacks must have a stop indicator for over-travel that is not exceeded OSHA Office of Training and Education 56 Jacks - Blocking Immediately block the load after it is lifted.

Put a block under the base of the jack when the foundation is not firm, and place a block between the jack cap and load if the cap might slip. Photo - handyman jack is provided a firm base by using the railroad tie. The load is cribbed to prevent it from falling. Quiz QUIZ located at www. Since workers are the target audience, this presentation emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control — not standards.

No attempt has been made to treat the topic exhaustively. It is essential that trainers tailor their presentations to the needs and understanding of their audience. This presentation is not a substitute for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of or for any standards issued by the U. Department of Labor. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.

Hand and power tools are a part of our everyday lives. These tools help us to perform tasks that otherwise would be difficult or impossible. However, even simple tools can be hazardous, and have the potential for causing severe injuries when used or maintained improperly. Special attention toward hand and power tool safety is necessary in order to reduce or eliminate these hazards. Use a constant pressure switch which shuts off power when released: All other hand-held powered tools, such as circular saws, chain saws, and percussion tools without positive accessory holding means Any time an adapter is used to accommodate a two-hole receptacle, the adapter wire must be attached to a known ground.

The third prong must never be removed from the plug. Double-insulated tools are available that provide protection against electrical shock without third-wire grounding. On double-insulated tools, an internal layer of protective insulation completely isolates the external housing of the tool. When using gloves, make sure they will not cause an amputation hazard by becoming loose clothing.

They are to be equipped with adjustable work rests to compensate for wheel wear. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment.

The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion. Keep these work rests not more than one-eighth inch from the surface of the wheel. Belt sanding machines must be provided with guards at each nip point where the sanding belt runs onto a pulley. Construct the upper hood in a manner and of material that will protect the operator from flying splinters, broken saw teeth, etc.

The two most common places for injuries are the front left thigh and the back of the left hand. Generally recognized accident prevention regulations and appropriate Safety Instructions must be observed at all times while using grinders.

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Gundry, MD. Permission to Dream Chris Gardner. Single On Purpose: Redefine Everything. Find Yourself First. John Kim. 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. Describe ergonomics in relation to tool use. OSHA Office of Training and Education 3 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. OSHA Office of Training and Education 6 What the Regulations say about Hand Tools Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees This includes tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees 7.

Cut Downward — Always away from your hand. Put It Back — Never leave a cutting tool lying on a table, chair, sink or desk. There are only three places that a cutting tool should ever be 1 in use, 2 stored safely in a drawer, tool box, in a knife rack, or, 3 in the dishwasher blade down, handle up Never put knives in a sink full of soapy or dirty water. Someone could reach into the water and severely cut their hand.

Wipe Away From The Sharp Edge — if you need to wipe or clean material off the blade, always wipe away from the sharp edge. Never use a knife as a substitute for other tools — such as a screwdriver or bottle opener. A trash bag that held a turpentine container ruptured. Without warning, the can exploded and the mixture of paint thinner and paint sprayed all over Phil's face, head, and upper body.

The force of the explosion knocked him to the ground. While applying siding with an air powered staple gun, the son fired a staple, hitting a metal plate behind the siding. It ricocheted back towards his face and one leg of the staple penetrated the safety glasses' lens. The staple hit with such force that the frames were cracked and the son received bruising on the eyebrow and cheekbone.

OSHA Office of Training and Education 21 General Safety Guidelines for Power Tools Be aware of all power lines and electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area, particularly those below the work surface, hidden from the operator's view, that may be contacted.