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