Hand and Power Tool Safety

Introduction Review online course content. Review questions.

Workshop Objectives Participate in discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities that will enable you to: Identify which tools are required. Use hand tools safely and efficiently. Use power tools safely and efficiently.

General Tool Safety Safe practices How to know which tool to use Difference between residential and commercial sites Correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Activity Worksheets #1, #2, #3

Hand Tool Safety Safe practices for using common tools: Screwdrivers Hammers Pliers Wrenches Hand saws Activity Worksheet #4 Image-Retrieved July 2013 http://blog.afternic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/HandTools.jpg

Power Tool Safety OSHA hand and power tool safety guidelines Activity Worksheet #5 Image Retrieved July 2013 http://www.docstoc.com/docs/73140658/Hand-and-Power-Tool-Safety-OSHA-Office-of-Training-and-Education-1-Class-Objectives-Describe-general-guidelines-for-hand

Inspection and Maintenance Power tool inspection and maintenance How to lubricate, tighten and replace worn tool components Working with safety guards and switches Activity Worksheet #6 Image Retrieved July 2013 https://www.osha.gov/Publications/woodworking_hazards/images/7.jpg

Liquid Fuel Power Tools Safe practices Check for leaks. Always use PPE when using liquid fuel power tools. Activity Worksheet #7

Circular Saws, Belt Sanding and Abrasive Wheel Tool Safety Safety guidelines and requirements for: Portable circular saws Portable belt sanding machines Portable abrasive wheels Hydraulic jacks Activity Worksheet #8 Image retrieved July 2013 http://www.makita.ca/data/upload/tools/5008NB.jpg

Sources Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compressed Gas Association (CGA) US Department of Transportation (FHWA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) http://www.ansi.org/ Code of Federal Regulations: 1910 Subpart P, Hand and portable powered tools and other hand-held equipment  1926 Subpart I, Tools - hand and power  1910 Subpart O, Machinery and Machine Guarding 1910 Subpart Q, Welding, Cutting, and Brazing 1910 Subpart S , Electrical 1926 Subpart F, Fire Protection and Prevention 1926 Subpart K, Electrical 1926 Subpart V, Power Transmission and Distribution

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