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Education
Educate yourself and your employees on the proper use of power
tools that are used in your line of work. Never take chances, read
the instruction and owners manual.
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Wear the Proper Clothing for the
Job at Hand
When using a grinder do not wear gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry that can get caught
in moving parts. Do not roll up long sleeves. Do not wear highly
flammable clothes. Wear steel-toed
work shoes to protect your feet and
toes.
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Protect Your Eyes, Face, Head,
and Scalp
Wear industrial-quality safety glasses or a safety
shield. Pull back long hair in a band
or a cap to keep is from getting caught in tools.
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Use a Respirator
When
working in dusty conditions, use a filter-type respirator. If
you're working around vapors or fumes, use the recommended filter
and breathing apparatus.
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Avoid Distractions and Horseplay
Keep your
mind on your work. Talking, running, pushing, and scuffling can
lead to accidents.
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Keep the Work Area Clean
Keep the floor free of scraps and oil. Cluttered work areas invite
accidents.
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Work at Operating Speed
Do not use a power tool before it has reached operating speed or
while it is coming to a stop. Never force a tool by applying too
much pressure.
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Never Stop Moving Parts Abruptly
Once a power tool has been turned off, allow it to coast to a
stop. Never force an object into moving parts to stop a machine.
Be sure the tool has come to a complete stop before laying it
down.
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Use Both Hands
Use both
hands to hold and guide material being sawed.
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Stand in a Safe Location
Position yourself to avoid being hit if the tool kicks back.
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Remove Nails, Staples and Loose
Knots Before Sawing
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Protect Electrical Cords
Keep the power cord out of the line of the cut. Serious shock may
result if the cord is cut. Use cords with grounds, check cords for
breaks and tears. Replace worn cords.
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Keep Tools Clean and in Good
Repair
Always clean up power tools before putting them away.
Avoid using tools that are or appear to be in disrepair.
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Keep Guards in Place
Safety
guards should always be used on equipment such as grinders.
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Do Not Leave a Machine Running
Unattended
Make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before you leave the work area or before you make any
adjustments.
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Know the Machine
Read the
operator's manual and learn the applications, limitations, and
potential of each power tool before you begin to use it.
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Know the On, Off and Kill Switch
Location(s)
Remember where the switch is located so you can turn off the
machine quickly.
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Use of Power Tools With Blades
Never use
cracked or kinked saw blades. Keep saw blades sharp and properly
set.
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Provide Proper Ventilation
Especially when using paint spray guns in confined areas, provide
adequate ventilation to remove hazardous vapors.
