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OSHA Regulations
For General Industry
• 1910 Subpart P - Hand and Portable Power
Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment
• 1910.241 - Definitions
• 1910.242 - Hand and portable powered tools
and equipment, general
• 1910.243 - Guarding of portable powered tools
• 1910.244 - Other portable tools and equipment
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What the Regulations
Say About Hand Tools
Each employer shall be responsible
for the safe condition of tools and
equipment used by employees,
including tools and equipment which
may be furnished by employees
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Hazards
Workers using hand and
power tools may be
exposed to these hazards:
Objects that fall, fly, are
abrasive, or splash
Harmful dusts, fumes,
mists, vapors, and gases
Frayed or damaged
electrical cords,
hazardous connections
and improper grounding
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Basic Tool Safety Rules
• Maintain regularly
• Use right tool for the job
• Inspect before use
• Operate according to
manufacturers’ instructions
• Use the right personal
protective equipment (PPE)
• Use guards
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Machine Guarding
Point of Operation
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Machine Guarding
Requirements for Safeguards
Prevent contact - prevent worker’s Create no new hazards - must not
body or clothing from contacting have shear points, jagged edges or
hazardous moving parts unfinished surfaces
Secure - firmly secured to machine Create no interference - must not
and not easily removed prevent worker from performing the
Protect from falling objects - ensure job quickly and comfortably
that no objects can fall into moving Allow safe lubrication - if possible, be
parts able to lubricate the machine without
removing the safeguards
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Guarding
Guard exposed moving
parts of power tools
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Hand Tool Hazards
Hazards are usually caused by
misuse and improper maintenance
Do not use:
wrenches when jaws are sprung
impact tools (chisels and wedges) Crack
when heads have mushroomed
tools with loose, cracked or
splintered handles
a screwdriver as a chisel
tools with taped handles – they
may be hiding cracks
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Proper Use
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Pliers
• Inspect the joint of the pliers
for smooth operation. The joint
should not be loose-fitting or
excessively resistant to
movement
• Check the handle and pliers
tips for cracks
• Discard and replace any
damaged pliers. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO USE damaged
pliers
• Do not use a pliers as a
wrench. A pliers is designed
for gripping an object.
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Hand Saws
• Inspect the teeth of the saw for
visual wear or dullness
• Check that the handle is
securely mounted to the saw
blade
• Discard and replace any
damaged saw, or have the
teeth sharpened before using..
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE
damaged pliers
• Always wear leather gloves
when using a hand saw
• Make sure that the object being
cut is fixed securely to prevent
movement during cutting
• When cutting do not apply
excessive force and cause the
saw blade to bend. 16
Protection When Using Hand Tools
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Power Tools
Must be fitted with guards
and safety switches
Extremely hazardous
when used improperly
Different types,determined
by their power source:
Electric
Pneumatic
Liquid fuel
Hydraulic
Powder-actuated
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Switches
Hand-held power tools must be
equipped with one of the following:
On-Off Switch
Examples: routers, planers,
laminate trimmers, shears, jig
saws, nibblers, scroll saws
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Power Tools - Precautions
Disconnect tools when not in use, before
servicing and cleaning, and when changing
accessories
Keep people not involved with the work away
from the work
Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both
hands to operate the tool
Don’t hold the switch button while carrying a
plugged-in tool
Keep tools sharp and clean
Consider what you wear – loose clothing and
jewelry can get caught in moving parts
Remove damaged electric tools & tag them:
“Do Not Use”
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Power Tools – Precautions
Electric Cords
Don’t carry portable
tools by the cord
Double
insulated
markings
Plug with a
grounding
pin
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Electric Tools – Good Practices
•Operate within design limits
• Use gloves and safety shoes
• Store in a dry place
• Don’t use in wet locations
unless approved for that
• Keep work areas well lit
• Ensure cords don’t present
a tripping hazard
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Taking Care Of Pneumatic Tools
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Pneumatic Tools
Fooling around with compressed air can be lethal
In one case, a blast of air playfully directed
behind a worker startled him and caused him to
fall against a moving piece of machinery
A misdirected blast of compressed air can "pop"
an eyeball from its socket, rupture an eardrum or
cause a brain hemorrhage
Directed at the mouth, it can rupture the lungs
and intestines
If used to blow dust or dirt off clothing or body
parts, it can cause bubbles of air to enter the
blood stream, even through a layer of clothing,
and inflate and rupture body organs
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Pneumatic Tools
Powered by compressed air
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Liquid Fuel Tools
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Related Accident
An employee was using a powder
actuated tool to install fasteners
through metal decking and into a
concrete floor above
He shot at an angle, and the stud
went through the metal deck,
ricocheted, and struck him in the
head, killing him
The employer was issued three
citations, two serious and one
willful.
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Fatal Fact
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Easily Penetrated Material
Avoid driving into materials easily penetrated unless
materials are backed by a substance that will prevent the
pin or fastener from passing through
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Powder-Actuated Tool Safety Tips
• Don’t use in explosive or flammable atmosphere
• Inspect tool before use to ensure:
it is clean
that moving parts operate freely
the barrel is free from obstructions and has
the proper shield, guard, and attachments
• Don’t load the tool unless using immediately
• Don’t leave a loaded tool unattended
• Keep hands clear of the barrel end
• Never point the tool at anyone
• Store unloaded in a locked box
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Homemade Tools
• Should never be used!
• Have not been third-party
tested and certified
• Engineering questionable or
non-existent
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Summary
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End Of Chapter Eleven
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