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Hand and Power Tools: For Construction

This document provides safety guidelines for the use of various hand and power tools used in construction. It discusses proper maintenance and inspection of tools, using the appropriate tool for the job, and wearing necessary personal protective equipment. Safety precautions are outlined for different types of power tools, including ensuring safeguards are in place, following manufacturers' instructions, and being aware of specific hazards like flying debris or electric shock.

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Hand and Power Tools: For Construction

This document provides safety guidelines for the use of various hand and power tools used in construction. It discusses proper maintenance and inspection of tools, using the appropriate tool for the job, and wearing necessary personal protective equipment. Safety precautions are outlined for different types of power tools, including ensuring safeguards are in place, following manufacturers' instructions, and being aware of specific hazards like flying debris or electric shock.

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Hand and

Power Tools
for construction
Basic tool safety
 Keep in good condition
 Right tool for job
 Inspect tools
 Operate tools correctly
 PPE needed

1a
Construction
tool safety rules
 Safety

 Use guards

 Use PPE

2a
Switches on power tools
 Positive “on-off” control

 Momentary contact “on-off”


control

 Constant pressure switch

3a
Hand tools
 Hazards posed

 Misuse

 Improper maintenance

4a
Knives and scissors
 Keep sharp

 Dull tools-hazardous

 Use PPE

4b
Power tools
 Electric
 Pneumatic
 Liquidfuel
 Hydraulic
 Powder–actuated

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

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

5c
Guards
 Point of operation
 In–running nip points
 Rotating parts
 Flying chips
and sparks

6a
Hazards of electric
power tools
 Electrocution

 Burns

 Slight shocks

 Falls

7a
Shock protection
 Three–wire cord

 Double insulated

 Low–voltage isolation
transformer

7b
Hazards of abrasive
wheel tools
 Moving wheel surface

 Throw fragments

 Disintegrating
during start–up

8a
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
Pneumatic tools
 Compressed air
 Chippers
 Drills
 Hammers
 Sanders

9a
Hazards
 Struck by attachments

 Struck by fastener

9b
Pneumatic tools
 100 pounds per square inch

 Needs special device

 Preventfasteners
from ejection

9c
PPE
 Eye protection—required

 Faceprotection—
recommended

 Ear
protection—
depends

9d
Air hose safety
 Fastened securely

 Prevent disconnection

 Added safeguard

9e
Precautions
 Same as electric cords
 Safety clip or retainer
 Screensand flying
fragments
 Never
pointed toward
anyone

9f
Heavy jackhammers
 Fatigue

 Strains

 Heavy rubber grips

9g
PPE
 Safety glasses

 Safety shoes

 Face shield

9h
Liquid fueled-powered
tools
 Gasoline most common fuel

10a
Fuel vapors
 Burn or explode

 Give
off
dangerous
exhaust fumes

10b
Proper procedures
 Handling

 Transporting

 Storage

10c
Refilling
 Shut engine down

 Allow it to cool

10d
Ventilation
 Closed area

 Effective
ventilation

 PPE

10e
Powder–actuated tools
 Operate like a loaded gun

 Specially
trained
employees

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

11b
Operation
 Bring the tool into position

 Pull the trigger

 Five pound force

11c
Misfires
 Wait 30 seconds

 Try firing again

 Wait 30 seconds

 Remove the load

 Put in water

11d
PPE
 Suitable eye

 Face protection

11e
Guarding
 Protective shield/guard

 Will not fire

11f
Varying powder charges
 Power level

 Excessive force

11g
Defects
 Tagged

 Takeout of
service

11h
Applying fasteners
 Precautions

 Alignment guide

12a
Hydraulic power tools
 Fluid

 Correct pressure

13a
Jacks
 Lever/ratchet jacks

 Screw jacks

 Hydraulic jacks

13b
Safety precautions
 Stop device

 Load limit

 Blocked up

 Slippage

13c
Jack set-up
 Firm level surface

 Correctly
centered

 Jack head

 Lift force

13d
Maintenance
 Inspect

 Lubricate

 Abnormal load

 Antifreeze liquid
13e

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