Hand Tools Safety

Part of DT&R Workmanship Training

Hand and Power Tool Safety

KC 1/20/04

General Safety Precautions

Five Basic Rules: (OSHA)

Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance

Use the right tool for the job
Inspect each tool for damage before use
Operate according to manufacturers instructions
Provide and use proper PPE

General Safety Precautions

Five Basic Rules: (OSHA)

Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance

Use the right tool for the job
Inspect each tool for damage before use
Operate according to manufacturers instructions
Provide and use proper PPE

Other General Safety Precautions

Use only if properly trained or certified
Lockout/Tag out any suspected damaged or bad equipment.
Have it replaced or repaired by qualified personnel
Employer is responsible safe condition of tools
Employee is responsible for proper use and maintenance of
tools

Other Concerns
Housekeeping
First Aid
Electrical Hazards
Machine Guarding
Lighting
Proper Clothing
Training

Housekeeping
Keep work area clean and tidy
Store equipment neat and in proper places
Clean area after job is done

Good Housekeeping

Tools Placed in Appropriate Areas

First Aid

Know location of First Aid Kits

Know location of Eye Wash Stations
Call EMS if needed

Electrical Hazards
Only qualified Electricians should be used for electrical circuit
repairs
Make sure you are using circuit breaker equipped outlets
Use ground fault indicator outlets (GFI) in wet areas
Make sure extension cords are rated for job
Inspect cords for bad spots before power is applied discard if
suspect
Make sure cords have grounds

Machine Guarding
Use only approved Manufacturers guards
Guards must be in place at all times during use
Use LOTO if equipment needed repairs

Lighting
Make sure you have adequate lighting for the area in which
you are working
Add lighting if needed
Adjust lighting to not block vision

Proper Clothing
Wear protective clothing
No loose clothing
Do not wear jewelry or rings
Secure your hair, if it is long
Wear steel toes
Wear safety glasses and face shields
Have proper ventilation

Power Tools
Greatest Risk is improper use
Four Types of Power Tools:
Electric
Pneumatic
Liquid Filled
Hydraulic

Power Tools: General Precautions

Never carry by the cord or hose
Never yank the cord or hose to disconnect
Keep cords away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges
Always disconnect when not in use.
Always use LOTO when doing maintenance or repairs
Keep observers away while in use
Avoid accidental starting by keeping fingers away from trigger while carrying and
connected to power source
Be sure to maintain your balance when using
Wear proper apparel and PPE
Damaged Power tools should be taken out of service immediately

Electric Power Tools

The Greatest Risk is Electrocution
Burns and Shock Shock Can lead to heart attack
If working on ladders falls may be imminent
Things you can do to prevent shocks and general practices:
Always use three wire extension cords with grounds
Use double insulated cords(insulation on wires and outer insulating jacket)
Make sure ground is constant to the power source(dont use another cord or adapter without a
ground)
Inspect cords for cuts or frays before power is added
Use GFI outlets
Always operate within design limits
Wear proper PPE
When not in use, store in dry place
Do not use in damp or wet locations
May sure areas are well lit
Never use unless trained on equipment

Electric Power Tools

Heat Gun

Meg Meter

Thermal Wire Stripper

Dremel Drill

Good Alternatives

Battery Powered Drills

Good Alternative
To Electric Cord Type

What is the Danger Here?

Secure Base

Bench Vise
Press

Chain Vise

Power Tools: Safety Switches

Momentary on-off Control Switch
Trigger with lock, but must provide turn off by a single motion of the same finger
Examples of tools:
Drills, Tappers, Fastener Drivers, Grinders, Disc and Belt Sanders and Reciprocating
Saws
Positive on-off Control Switch
Trigger that is shut off when pressure is released(no lock)
Examples of tools:
Platen Sanders, Disc Sanders, Routers, Planers, Laminate Trimmers, Nibblers, Shears,
Scroll Saws and some Jigsaws

Pneumatic Tools
Air Powered Tools
Precautions and Dangers:
Getting hit by one of the tools attachments or by some kind of fastener
used in combination
Watch out for noise hazards
Check that air hose does not become disconnected(have locking
mechanism to hold air source in place
Set up screens to protect near by workers when in use
Always wear safety glasses and face shield
Inspect tools before use

Pneumatic Power Tools

Air powered Grinders and Sander

Liquid Filled Power Tools

Water
Filled Vise

OSHA CFR 29: 1910 subpart P

Hand Tools
Greatest hazards are misuse or improper maintenance
Other Hazards:
Broken or split wooden handles on hammers (head flies off)
Mushroomed heads on chisels, wedges and pins (sharp fragments)
Dull tools are more dangerous than sharp ones
Replace broken or worn tools asap.

Hand Tools

Slide Hammer

Strap Wrench

Mallet

See Anything Wrong?

Wooden Handle

Damaged End

Cracked Handle/Flared End

Hydraulic Power Tools

Hydraulic Press

Break Out Machine

Hand and Power Tool Test

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Name three types of the five basic OSHA safety rules

What is the main thing you want to do before you repair or do maintenance on a power tool?
When grinding what eye protection should you always wear?
What is the greatest hazard found with electric power tools?
Who is responsible for using and maintaining power tools?
What should you do if you suspect you have a damaged power tool or hand tool?
What is the greatest hazard with hand tools?
What is a good alternative to an electric corded drill?
T or F Sharp tools are more dangerous, then dull ones
T or F The company cannot afford to buy replacement tools, if damaged
T or F Yanking the electrical cord out of the wall, will not damage the cord
Who should repair breaker boxes, if damaged?
T or F It is not my job to clean up the area in which I work in?
What is the first thing you should do before you attempt to use a power tool?
What is a Pneumatic power tool?
T or F I dont ever use the first aid kits, so I dont care where they are located
T or F Some electrical shocks can cause a heart attack
T or F My gold chain will never get caught in any machinery
What is a GFI?
T or F It is ok to have a punch with flared ends