Tools and Equipment For Residential Construction Susan B' Harwood Grant Training Program

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Tools and EquipmentFor Residential
Construction Susan B. Harwood Grant Training
Program
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Disclaimer/Usage Notes

• Photos shown in this presentation may depict
  situations that are not in compliance with
  applicable OSHA requirements.
• It is not the intent of the content developers to
  provide compliance-based training in this
  presentation, the intent is more to address
  hazard awareness in the residential construction
  industry, and to recognize the overlapping
  hazards present in many construction workplaces.
• It should NOT be assumed that the suggestions,
  comments, or recommendations contained herein
  constitute a thorough review of the applicable
  standards, nor should discussion of issues or
  concerns be construed as a prioritization of
  hazards or possible controls. Where opinions
  (best practices) have been expressed, it is
  important to remember that safety issues in
  general and construction jobsites specifically
  will require a great deal of site- or
  hazard-specificity a one size fits all
  approach is not recommended, nor will it likely
  be very effective.

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Disclaimer/Usage Notes

• No representation is made as to the thoroughness
  of the presentation, nor to the exact methods of
  remediation to be taken. It is understood that
  site conditions vary constantly, and that the
  developers of this content cannot be held
  responsible for safety problems they did not
  address or could not anticipate, nor those which
  have been discussed herein or during physical
  presentation. It is the responsibility of the
  employer, its subcontractors, and its employees
  to comply with all pertinent rules and
  regulations in the jurisdiction in which they
  work. Copies of all OSHA regulations are
  available from your local OSHA office, and many
  pertinent regulations and supporting documents
  have been provided with this presentation in
  electronic or printed format. This presentation
  is intended to discuss Federal Regulations only -
  your individual State requirements may be more
  stringent.
• It is assumed that individuals using this
  presentation or content to augment their training
  programs will be qualified to do so, and that
  said presenters will be otherwise prepared to
  answer questions, solve problems, and discuss
  issues with their audiences.

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Disclaimer/Usage Notes

• Areas of particular concern (or especially suited
  to discussion) have additionally been marked with
  a ? symbol throughout the programas a presenter,
  you should be prepared to discuss all of the
  potential issues/concerns, or problems inherent
  in those photos particularly.

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General

• Hand and power tools must be kept in good
  condition

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General

• Guards must be in place

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General

• Moving parts of equipment must be guarded

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General

• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn
• If exposed to flying, falling or abrasive hazards
• As required by the manufacturer

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Hand Tools

• Wrenches cannot be used with sprung jaws

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Hand Tools

• Wooden handles must be tight in the tool
• Pipe cannot be substituted
• Cracked handles must be replaced
• Use proper replacement parts

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Power Tools

• Grounded or Double-insulated tools can be used
• Cannot use cords to raise/lower tools
• Must be properly maintained

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Air Tools

• Air guns must have a tip safety

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Airless Tools

• Airless sprayers must have a tip guard

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Fuel Powered Tools

• Fuel powered equipment must be stopped when
  refueled
• Fuel must be stored in proper containers
• Metal or plastic with self-closing nozzle
• Fire extinguisher in immediate area

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Plastic fuel cans that are not self-closing must
be moved 15 to 20 feet from ignition source
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Woodworking Tools

• Circular saws must have a blade guard
• Covers upper and lower halves of blade
• Must close freely by itself

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Jacks

• Jacks must be labeled with capacity
• Good support for jacks must be used
• Loads must be blocked or secured after being
  lifted

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Questions?

• Answers to additional questions can be found in
  the following source materials
• 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations
• ANSI Standards
• ANSI B173.3 Heavy Striking Tools
• ANSI C33.49 Portable Electric Tools