1 Portable Powered Tools Use the Right Tool the Right Way

2 Section I Introduction

3 Introduction: Hazards Injuries Quality, design Job set-up PPE Inspection Maintenance, repair Types of tools

4 Section II Hazards and injuries

5 Injuries: Cuts Punctures Abrasions Contusions Fractures Burns

6 Hazards of wrong tool: Electrically insulating Hazardous atmospheres

7 Section III Tool quality and design

8 Tool quality, design: Designed for safety Durable Use appropriate parts

9 Tool quality, design: Handles Balance Control

10 Section IV Job set-up and PPE

11 Job set-up: Easy reach Secure materials Screens, barricades

12 PPE: Personal Protective Equipment

13 Eye and face: Chips Splashes Sparks Dust

14 PPE: Hands Feet Head

15 PPE: Hearing Respirators

16 Section V Tool inspection

17 Inspection: Handles, casings, guards Shafts Cords, hoses Gripping, striking surfaces

18 Section VI Maintenance and repair

19 Maintenance, repair: Clean Sharp Lubricated

20 Maintenance, repair: “Do Not Use” Authorized employees Inspect repairs

21 Maintenance, repair: Storage

22 Section VII General precautions

23 Power sources: Electric Pneumatic Hydraulic Liquid fuel Powder-actuated

24 Precautions - cord, hose: Don’t carry by cord, hose Don’t yank cord/hose Don’t damage Tripping hazards

25 Disconnect tools: Not in use Changing parts Before servicing

26 Work area: Well lit Clean, dry No loose clothing, hair

27 Guards - moving parts: Point of operation In-running nip points Rotating parts Flying chips, sparks

28 Control switches: Constant-pressure Positive “on - off” “Lock-on”

29 Section VIII Electric tools

30 General precautions: Damp, wet areas Flammable atmosphere Tripping hazard

31 Electrocution and shock: Three-wire grounded cord Double insulated Low-voltage isolation transformer

32 Section IX Abrasive wheel tools

33 Abrasive wheel tools: Inspect Ring-test Speed rating

34 Abrasive wheel guards: Wheel surface Chips Wheel fragments

35 Abrasive wheel tools: Eye protection Off when not in use Hand-held grinders

36 Section X Pneumatic tools

37 Pneumatic tools: Compressed air Locking device Screens Eye, face, hearing protection

38 Compressed air contains: Chips Oil droplets Particles

39 Compressed air for cleaning: Reduced pressure Less than 30 p.s.i. Chip guarding PPE

40 Compressed air guns: Never point toward anyone Never “dead-end” against anyone Never blow off clothing

41 Section XI Hydraulic tools

42 Recommended pressures: Hoses Valves, Pipes Filters Fittings

43 Section XII Lawnmowers

44 Lawnmowers: Guards Shut-off device Controls identified Start in “neutral” Instruction manual

45 Section XIII Jacks

46 Jacks: Upper limit device Load limit

47 Jack set-up: Firm, level surface Centered Head bears against level surface Apply even force

48 Jacks: Maintenance Lubrication Inspections

49 Section XIV Powder-actuated tools

50 Powder-actuated tools: Loaded gun

51 Inspect before use: Clean Parts move freely Barrel unobstructed Shield, guards

52 Powder-actuated tools: Not in hazardous atmosphere Wear eye, face protection Don’t point at anybody

53 Powder-actuated tools: Load only when in use Loaded tool not left unattended Unauthorized persons

54 Misfires: Wait at least 30 seconds Then try firing it again

55 Misfires: Wait another 30 seconds Strict instructions to remove load Place cartridge in water

56 Defective tool: Take out of service Tag “Do Not Use” Repairs meet specifications

57 Fasteners: Thin, brittle material Edges, corners, holes

58 Section XV Conclusion

59 Summary: Hazards Injuries Quality, design Job set-up PPE Inspection Maintenance, repair Types of tools

60 Questions?