Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
FIgure 25.20
Examples.of.power.tools.
tool-related. hazards.. In. the. process. of. removing. or. avoiding. hazards,. workers. must.
learn.to.recognize.the.hazards.associated.with.speciic.types.of.tools.and.the.safety.
precautions.necessary.to.prevent.those.hazards.(see.Figure 25.20)..All.hazards.involved.
in.the.use.of.power.tools.can.be.prevented.by.following.ive.basic.safety.rules:
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Keep.all.tools.in.good.condition.with.regular.maintenance.
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Use.the.right.tool.for.the.job.
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Examine.each.tool.for.damage.before.use.
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Operate.tools.according.to.the.manufacturer's.instructions.
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Provide.and.use.the.proper.protective.equipment.
Employees.and.employers.have.a.responsibility.to.work.together.to.establish.safe.
working.procedures..If.a.hazardous.situation.is.encountered,.it.should.be.brought.to.
the.attention.of.the.proper.individual.immediately.
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..Employees.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.hazards.from.occurring..The.following.general.precau-
tions.should.be.observed.by.power.tool.users:
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1.. Never.carry.a.tool.by.its.cord.or.hose.
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2.. Never.yank.the.cord.or.the.hose.to.disconnect.it.from.its.receptacle.
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3.. Keep.cords.and.hoses.away.from.heat,.oil,.and.sharp.edges.
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4.. Disconnect. tools. when. not. in. use,. before. servicing,. and. when. changing.
accessories.such.as.blades,.bits,.and.cutters.
