1. Hand and Power Tools for construction

2. Basic tool safety  Keep in good condition  Right tool for job  Inspect tools  Operate tools correctly  PPE needed 1a

3. Construction tool safety rules  Safety  Use guards  Use PPE 2a

4. Switches on power tools  Positive “on-off” control  Momentary contact “on-off” control  Constant pressure switch 3a

5. Hand tools  Hazards posed  Misuse  Improper maintenance 4a

6. Knives and scissors  Keep sharp  Dull tools-hazardous  Use PPE 4b

7. Power tools  Electric  Pneumatic  Liquid fuel  Hydraulic  Powder–actuated 5a

8. General precautions  Don’t carry by cord  Never yank the cord  Heat, oil, and sharp edges  Disconnect tools  Safe distance  Secure work 5b

9. General precautions  Accidental starting  Maintained per manufacturer  User's manual  Good footing  Proper apparel  "Do Not Use” 5c

10. Guards  Point of operation  In–running nip points  Rotating parts  Flying chips and sparks 6a

11. Hazards of electric power tools  Electrocution  Burns  Slight shocks  Falls 7a

12. Shock protection  Three–wire cord  Double insulated  Low–voltage isolation transformer 7b

13. Hazards of abrasive wheel tools  Moving wheel surface  Throw fragments  Disintegrating during start–up 8a

14. Use of abrasive wheel tools  Inspect closely  Sound– or ring–test  Use guard  Use eye protection  Turn off the power  Never use a vise 8b

15. Pneumatic tools  Compressed air  Chippers  Drills  Hammers  Sanders 9a

16. Hazards  Struck by attachments  Struck by fastener 9b

17. Pneumatic tools  100 pounds per square inch  Needs special device  Prevent fasteners from ejection 9c

18. PPE  Eye protection—required  Face protection— recommended  Ear protection— depends 9d

19. Air hose safety  Fastened securely  Prevent disconnection  Added safeguard 9e

20. Precautions  Same as electric cords  Safety clip or retainer  Screens and flying fragments  Never pointed toward anyone 9f

21. Heavy jackhammers  Fatigue  Strains  Heavy rubber grips 9g

22. PPE  Safety glasses  Safety shoes  Face shield 9h

23. Liquid fueled-powered tools  Gasoline most common fuel 10a

24. Fuel vapors  Burn or explode  Give off dangerous exhaust fumes 10b

25. Proper procedures  Handling  Transporting  Storage 10c

26. Refilling  Shut engine down  Allow it to cool 10d

27. Ventilation  Closed area  Effective ventilation  PPE 10e

28. Powder–actuated tools  Operate like a loaded gun  Specially trained employees 11a

29. Safety precautions  Explosive/flammable atmosphere  Inspect  Don’t point  Don’t load  Don’t leave unattended  Hands clear 11b

30. Operation  Bring the tool into position  Pull the trigger  Five pound force 11c

31. Misfires  Wait 30 seconds  Try firing again  Wait 30 seconds  Remove the load  Put in water 11d

32. PPE  Suitable eye  Face protection 11e

33. Guarding  Protective shield/guard  Will not fire 11f

34. Varying powder charges  Power level  Excessive force 11g

35. Defects  Tagged  Take out of service 11h

36. Applying fasteners  Precautions  Alignment guide 12a

37. Hydraulic power tools  Fluid  Correct pressure 13a

38. Jacks  Lever/ratchet jacks  Screw jacks  Hydraulic jacks 13b

39. Safety precautions  Stop device  Load limit  Blocked up  Slippage 13c

40. Jack set-up  Firm level surface  Correctly centered  Jack head  Lift force 13d

41. Maintenance  Inspect  Lubricate  Abnormal load  Antifreeze liquid 13e