Hand and Power Tool Safety

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Hand and Power Tool Safety
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Hand ToolsAND Power Tools

• Hand tools
• Have no power source, other than the physical
  force applied by the user. Hand- tools include
  anything from axes to hammers, and screwdrivers
  to wrenches.
• Power Tools
• Require a non-human power source to function
  properly--e.g. External (electricity,
  compressed air, etc.) or Internal (battery pack,
  internal combustion engine, etc.).

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• Both kinds of tools require specific safety
  precautions or rules to be followed yet some
  rules will apply to both.
• There are seven basic rules that apply to all
  tools used either hand or power.

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General Safety Precautions

• Keep all tools in good working order
• Use the tool only for what it is designed to do
• Examine the tool for damage before each use
• Always follow the manufacturers instructions
  when operating any tool
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
  dangling objects or jewelry. Long hair must be
  restrained. Gloves should not be worn when
  operating certain power tools. Check with Mr.
  Lewis

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General Safety Precautions

• Appropriate personal protective equipment should
  be worn due to hazards that may be encountered
  while using portable power tools and hand tools.
• Floors should be kept as clean and dry as
  possible to prevent accidental slips with or
  around dangerous hand tools.

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Hand Tools

• Hand tools are non-powered. They include anything
  from axes to wrenches. The greatest hazards posed
  by hand tools result from misuse and improper
  maintenance.

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Hand Tool Misuse

• The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result
  from misuse and improper maintenance.
• Some examples
• Using a screwdriver as a chisel may cause the tip
  of the screwdriver to break and fly, hitting the
  user or other employees.
• If a wooden handle on a tool such as a hammer or
  an axe is loose, splintered, or cracked, the head
  of the tool may fly off and strike the user or
  another worker.
• Wrenches must not be used if the jaws are
  sprung, cracked or twisted
• Impact tools such as chisels, wedges, or drift
  pins are unsafe if they have mushroomed heads.
  The heads might shatter on impact, sending sharp
  fragments flying.

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SAFETY RULES For SPECIFIC Hand Tools

• HAMMERS

• Use a claw hammer for pulling nails
• Do not strike a hardened steel surface with a
  claw hammer
• Do not strike one hammer against another hammer
• Do not use a hammer as a wedge or pry-bar

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SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools contd

• CHISELS

• The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result
  from misuse and improper maintenance.
• Use only chisels that are sharp
• Do not use chisels with a mushroom head
• Use only hammers that are designed for use with
  chisels.

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SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools contd
SCREWDRIVERS

• Always ensure the screwdriver fits the head of
  the screw
• Do not hold the work piece against your body
  while using the screwdriver
• Do not use a screwdriver as a punch, chisel, pry
  bar or nail puller
• Do not use a screwdriver to make a starting hole
  for screws

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SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools contd
SNIPS / WIRE STRIPPERS

• Do Wear safety glasses or goggles when using
  snips or wire strippers
• Do not use as a hammer, screwdriver, wrench or
  pry bar
• Use the correct type of snips for the job
• Do not use excessive force when working with the
  snips or wire strippers.

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SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools contd
Soldering

• Always check the cord for wires that are showing
  hrough the protective rubber. Fix with
  electrical tape and show the teacher.
• Always put the soldering iron in its station
  before and after use.
• Always soak the sponge, and rinse it out before
  use of the soldering iron.
• Always put up loose hair, never were loose
  clothing, always wear safety glasses.

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SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools contd
Soldering

• Always wipe off excess solder.
• Always make a precise soldering job.
• Never take your eyes of the job that you are
  doing.
• Never touch the end of the soldering iron when it
  is plugged in.

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SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools contd

• SAWS

• Do not carry the saw by the blade
• Do not use any saw that has a dull saw blade
• Keep control of the saw by releasing downward
  pressure at the end of each stroke

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Todays Power Tools

• Offer more power, adaptability and dependability
  than ever before.
• With enhanced tool performance comes the
  responsibility to address power-tool safety
  issues.
• Students are responsible for specifying and using
  power tools and have a responsibility to check
  out a tool's safety features, then ensure that
  the teachers safety precautions and common sense
  are followed at all times.

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Hazards of Power Tools

• All hazards involved in the use of power tools
  can be prevented by following five basic safety
  rules
• Keep all tools in good condition with regular
  maintenance.
• Use the right tool for the job.
• Examine each tool for damage before use.
• Operate according to the manufacturer's
  instructions.
• Provide and use the proper protective equipment.

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General Safety Guidelines for Power Tools

• Power tools can be hazardous when improperly
  used.
• There are several types of power tools, based on
  the power source they use
• electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and
  powder-actuated.
• Students should be trained in the use of all
  tools - not just power tools. They should
  understand the potential hazards as well as the
  safety precautions to prevent those hazards from
  occurring.

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General Safety Guidelines for Power Tools

• The following general precautions should be
  observed by power tool users
• Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.
• Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it
  from the receptacle.
• Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and
  sharp edges.
• Disconnect tools when not in use, before
  servicing, and when changing accessories such as
  blades, bits and cutters.

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General Safety Guidelines for Power Tools

• All observers should be kept at a safe distance
  away from the work area.
• Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both
  hands to operate the tool.
• Avoid accidental starting. Students should not
  hold a finger on the switch button while carrying
  a plugged-in tool.

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General Safety Guidelines for Power Tools

• Be sure to keep good footing and maintain good
  balance.
• The proper apparel should be worn. Loose
  clothing, ties, or jewelry can become caught in
  moving parts.
• All portable electric tools that are damaged
  shall be removed from use and tagged "Do Not Use."

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Power Tool Accessories and Attachments

• There's a variety of accessories available for
  use on or with power tools.
• Caution must be exercised when selecting and
  using any accessory with any power tool.
• Choosing the wrong accessory or using an
  accessory incorrectly can result in serious
  injury.
• Unplug tools before installing, adjusting and
  changing any accessory or attachment of any kind.

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Portable Drill / Drill Press Safety Precautions

• Check carefully for loose power cord connections
  and frays or damage to the cord. Replace damaged
  tool and extension cords immediately.
• Be sure the chuck is tightly secured to the
  spindle. This is especially important on
  reversible type drills.
• Tighten the bit securely as prescribed by the
  teacher. The chuck key must be removed from the
  chuck before starting the drill. A flying key can
  be an injury-inflicting missile.

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Portable Drill Safety Precautions

• Check auxiliary handles, if part of the tool. Be
  sure they are securely installed. Always use the
  auxiliary drill handle when provided. It gives
  you more control of the drill, especially if
  stalled conditions occur. Grasp the drill firmly
  by insulated surfaces.
• Always hold or brace the tool securely. Brace
  against stationary objects for maximum control.
  If drilling in a clockwise -- forward --
  direction, brace the drill to prevent a
  counterclockwise reaction.
• Don't force a drill. Apply enough pressure to
  keep the drill bit cutting smoothly. If the drill
  slows down, relieve the pressure. Forcing the
  drill can cause the motor to overheat, damage the
  bit and reduce operator control.

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Disc / Belt Sander Safety Rules

• Wear safety glasses or a face shield when using
  the sanders.
• Only 1 person may use each sander at a time.
• Hold the material firmly in your hands and on the
  table when sanding.
• Keep fingers away from the abrasive surfaces on
  the sander.
• Sand on the downward motion side of the disc
  sander.
• Clean up the sander and the floor around the
  sander when completed

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Band Saw Safety Rules

• Wear safety glasses or a face shield when using
  the band saw.
• Keep fingers away from the blade and out of the
  blades path when cutting.
• Do not allow hands across the saw line when
  operating the band saw.
• When the cut is almost complete, ease up on the
  forward pressure.

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Band Saw Safety Rules

• If the blade breaks, keep clear of the blade,
  shut off the power, and notify the teacher.
• The band saw is only for cutting straight cuts.
  After cutting, the material can be rounded on the
  disc\belt sander.
• When backing out of a cut keep the wood perfectly
  straight and pull it out slow and carefully.
• Clean up the band saw and the floor around the
  band saw when completed.

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Pneumatic Tools

• Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air and
  include chippers, drills, hammers, and sanders.
• There are several dangers encountered in the use
  of pneumatic tools.
• The main one is the danger of getting hit by one
  of the tool's attachments or by some kind of
  fastener the student is using with the tool.
• Eye protection is required and face protection is
  recommended for employees working with pneumatic
  tools.

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Pneumatic Powered Tools

• Airhose. Hose and hose connections used for
  conducting compressed air to utilization
  equipment shall be designed for the pressure and
  service to which they are subjected.