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School Safety Training
Hand and Portable Power Tools
WAC 296-807-160
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Hazard Recognition
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Tools are common in “day-to-day” life
Difficult to spot hazards due to familiarity
Most tools manufactured with safety devices
Users must inspect the tool daily
Often misused
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Examples of Misuse
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Using a screwdriver as a
chisel
Using tools with loose
handles
Wrenches with sprung jaws
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Other Safety Factors
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General housekeeping
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Spark shield and protection around
flammables
Don’t use tools near aisleways
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Types of Power Tools
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Electric
Pneumatic (air)
Liquid fuel
Hydraulic
Powder-actuated
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General Power Tool Precautions
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Never carry a tool by the cord or hose
Never yank the cord to unplug it
Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil,
and sharp edges
Disconnect tools when not in use
Make sure observers are at a safe distance
Secure work with a vise or clamp
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General Precautions (cont.)
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Keep tools sharp
and lubricated
Do not wear
loose clothes,
ties, jewelry, etc.
Mark or tag all
damaged tools
with “Do Not Use”
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Guarding Requirements
 Belts
 Gears
 Shafts
 Pulleys
 Sprockets
 Spindles
 Drums
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Flywheels
Chains
Other moving parts
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Guards Protect Against:
Guards will provide
protection for operators
from the following hazards:
 Point of operation
 In-running nip points
 Rotating parts
 Flying chips and sparks
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Power Tools Requiring
Momentary Switches
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Drills
Tappers
Fastener drivers
Horizontal, vertical, and angle grinders
Disc and belt sanders
Reciprocating saws
Saber saws
Note: These tools can have a “lock-on” switch
that turns off with a single finger motion
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Safety With Electric Tools
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Operate them within their design limitations
Gloves and footwear are recommended
When they’re not in use, store them in
a dry location
Do not use them in wet or damp locations
Work areas should be well lighted
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Safety With Power Grinders
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Always use eye protection
Turn off power when it’s not in use
Never clamp a hand-held grinder in a vise
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Hazards From Pneumatic Tools
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Being struck by attachments
Being struck by fasteners, etc.
Noise
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Safety With
Powder-Actuated Tools
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Do not use in an explosive
or flammable atmosphere
Inspect the tool prior to use
Never point the tool at anyone
Load the tool only when it is going
to be used
Keep hands clear of the barrel end
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Safety With Jacks
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Set up a jack so that the base rests
on a firm level surface
Make sure the jack is centered
Ensure that the jack head is against
a level surface
Be certain the lift force is applied evenly
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The Five Basic Rules
for Power Tools
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Keep all tools regularly maintained
Use the right tool for the job
Examine each tool for damage
before use
Operate tools in accordance with
the manufacturer
Provide and use the proper personal
protective equipment
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QUIZ
1. There are several types of power tools, including
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___________________ and __________________.
It is okay to put a portable grinder in a vise as long
as it is tightened securely. True or False
Most hazards associated with hand tools are easy
to spot because we very seldom would use a tool
in “day-to-day” life. True or False
Guards should offer protection from
_______________, _____________, rotating parts,
and flying chips or sparks.
Tools requiring momentary on/off switches
can never have a lock-on switch. True or False
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Quiz (cont.)
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When using grinders you should always wear eye
protection.
True or False
7. Never use electric tools in ___________ conditions.
8. Parts on tools that should be guarded include
__________, __________, and ____________.
9. Because powder-actuated tools use
small explosive charges, it is okay to
use them in explosive atmospheres. True or False
10.When not in use, power tools should be
___________________________________.
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Quiz Answers
1. There are several types of power tools, including electric,
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pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated.
False. You should never place a portable grinder
in a vice.
False. The hazards are difficult to spot because
they become so routine.
Guards should offer protection from point of operation,
in-running nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips
or sparks.
False. Tools requiring momentary on/off switches
can have a lock-on switch if they can be activated
with one finger.
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Quiz Answers
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Never use electric tools in wet conditions.
True. You must always wear eye protection when
using a grinder.
8. Parts on tools that should be guarded include
belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles,
and drums.
9. False. Powder-actuated tools should never be
used in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
10.When not in use, power tools should be
disconnected.
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