1. Design & Fabrication Shop Botwood Collegiate
SHOP SAFETY
Design & Fabrication Shop
Botwood Collegiate

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Hand Tools Hammer Wrench Hand Saw File Square Hacksaw 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

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

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