SHOP SAFETY Design & Fabrication Shop Botwood Collegiate

Three of the major causes of power tool injuries are:  Inattention through repetition  An unexpected event  Inexperience or over confidence

POWER TOOL ACCIDENTS … THEY CAN BE PREVENTED Four areas to consider:  Keep your work area safe  Electrical Safety  Developing good personal work habits  Proper tool use and care

I. WHAT IS A SAFE WORK AREA?  Good lighting.  Area should not be cluttered.  Work area should not be wet. (Avoid slips)  Work area well ventilated.  Work area should be level.

II. ELECTRICAL SAFETY CORDED TOOLS  Keep cords dry.  Avoid adapters. Match plug and receptacle.  DO NOT abuse cords.  Check chords for damage.  Use proper size extension cords.

II. ELECTRICAL SAFETY … CORDLESS BATTERY TOOLS  Battery chargers should be used in dry locations  DO NOT short battery terminals  Recycle old batteries.

III. GOOD WORK HABITS  DO NOT wear baggy clothes  Dangling jewelry is not permitted  Long hair should be placed in a pony tail.  Always wear eye protection. “FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT”  Wear hearing protection for noisy operations.  Wear a dust mask for dusty jobs.

III. GOOD WORK HABITS …  Always read and follow the instruction manual.  Stay alert. DO NOT use power tools when you are tired.  Use common sense.  Select the right tool for the job.  Never over reach. Stay firmly planted on both feet.

IV. PROPER USE AND CARE OF TOOLS  Secure work piece with clamps.  Keep blades and cutters sharp and clean.  Hold tools with both hands for better control.  Always ensure the guards are in place.  Be sure the tool switch is in the “off” position before you plug it in.  Remove wrenches and chuck keys before starting a tool.  Clean and store tools when they are not in use.

Hand Tools  Hammer  Hand Saw  Square  Pliers  Plaster Tools  Cutters  Cats Paw  Chaulk Line  Chisel  Clamps  Hand Sander  Drywall Knives  Glue Gun  Wrench  File  Hacksaw  Level  Laser Level  Measuring Tape  Multimeter  Nail Set  Paint Brush  Plane  Scewdriver

Power Hand Tools  Palm Sander  Drill  Circular Saw  Jigsaw  Rotary Tool  Router  Palm Sander

Power Tools  Table Saw  Jointer/Planer  Thickness Planer  Compound Miter Saw  Drill Press  Band Saw  Scroll Saw  Air Compressor & Nailer  CNC Lathe/Router  Grinder