Tools
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Portable Electrically Operated Tools
Portable Electric Motor-operated Tool:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â An electric motor operated machine so designed that the motor and the machine form an assembly which can be carried by hand to its place of operation.
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Good practices of Electric Tools
- Operate within design limits.
- Use gloves and safety shoes.
- Store in a dry place.
- Don’t use in wet locations unless approved for that (use GFCI).
- Keep work areas well lit.
- Ensure cords don’t present a tripping hazard.
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Portable Powered and Hand Tools
Portable power tools are normally grouped according to their power source, for example:
- Electric (such as saws, drills and grinders).
- Gasoline (such as mowers, trimmers and edger’s).
- Hydraulic (such as Jacks).
- Pneumatic (such as chipping tools, impact wrenches, spray painting units and roto-hammers).
- Powder-actuated (such as nail and/or fastener drivers).
Pneumatic Tools
- Powered by compressed air.
- Includes nailers, staplers, chippers, drills and sanders.
- Main hazard – getting hit by a tool attachment or by a fastener the worker is using with the tool.
- Take the same precautions with an air hose that you take with electric cords.
Safety Precautions
- Eye protection is required, and face protection is recommended for employees working with pneumatic tools.
- Noise is another hazard. Working with noisy tools such as jackhammers requires proper and effective use of hearing protection.
- Pneumatic tools shall never be appointed at another person.
- Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose by an approved clamp to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected.
- Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and fittings to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled.
- Compressed air tools, while under pressure, shall not be left unattended.
- All connections to air tools shall be made secure before turning on air pressure.
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