Power Tools Safety

SAFETY TALKS!

Conducted by: Chiu Hock Ann Eddie

Power Tools Are Not Toys

SAFETY TALKS!

They are dangerous

Power Tools Safety

Power tools can cut, slice and dice in great speed with ease

You must keep safety in mind

Think about it every time you pick up a tool

What are power tools?

Power Tools SafetyFlammable gases pose risks

Particularly when using:

Grinders

Cutting tools

Spark-producing devices

Power Tools SafetyDon’t perform hot work near flammables

Monitor atmosphere with gas detector

Stop work if risk too high

Water, sand, extinguishers should be available

Power Tools SafetyBe careful where you use tools

There could be consequences,such as:

Explosions•

Electric shock•

Power Tools SafetyHot work must be done in designated areas

These areas are:

Non-combustible•Fire-resistant•Separated from adjacent facilities•

Power Tools SafetyPermit-required areas made safe by:

Removing combustibles fromignition sources

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Or protecting them from ignitionsources

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Authorized person must besatisfied with precautions

Power Tools SafetyPrecautions include:

Making sure equipment is in goodconditionMaking sure each crew memberproperly trained

Ensuring lockout devices properlyinstalled

Inspecting work area thoroughly

Power Tools SafetySweep up combustible materials

Protect gas lines, equipment fromsparks

Use fire-resistant material to blockoff cracks

Cover walls, ceilings withheat-insulating material

Power Tools SafetyInspect area after hot work completed

Vacuum debris from ventilationopenings

Post trained person to watch for fire

This should be done during and afterhot work

Power Tools Safety

Don’t be statistic of hot work

Welding near combustibles is majorhazard

Even quick jobs can cause fires

Power Tools SafetyPeople take power tools for granted

They don’t check their condition

Dull blades, missing guards, frayed wiring

Can lead to serious injury or death

Power Tools SafetyInspect grinder before using

All guards should be in place

Wear face shield and goggles

Debris can cause injury

Power Tools SafetyUsing improper discs can kill

They can fracture, injuring co-workers

Avoid using too much pressure on tool

Don’t use cracked or chipped wheel

Ensure machine is not operating too fast

Power Tools SafetyIf unfamiliar with tool, ask supervisor

Watch out for broken outlet oroverloaded circuit

Use clamps to secure work

Keep tools clean, sharp, properly serviced

Power Tools Safety

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