Hand and Power Tools for Construction

1. Hand andHand and
Power ToolsPower Tools
for constructionfor construction

2. Basic tool safetyBasic tool safety
 Keep in good conditionKeep in good condition
 Right tool for jobRight tool for job
 Inspect toolsInspect tools
 Operate tools correctlyOperate tools correctly
 PPE neededPPE needed
1a

3. ConstructionConstruction
tool safety rulestool safety rules
 SafetySafety
 Use guardsUse guards
 Use PPEUse PPE
2a

4. Switches on power toolsSwitches on power tools
 Positive “on-off” controlPositive “on-off” control
 Momentary contact “on-off”Momentary contact “on-off”
controlcontrol
 Constant pressure switchConstant pressure switch
3a

5. Hand toolsHand tools
 Hazards posedHazards posed
 MisuseMisuse
 Improper maintenanceImproper maintenance
4a

6. Knives and scissorsKnives and scissors
 Keep sharpKeep sharp
 Dull tools-hazardousDull tools-hazardous
 Use PPEUse PPE
4b

7. Power toolsPower tools
 ElectricElectric
 PneumaticPneumatic
 Liquid fuelLiquid fuel
 HydraulicHydraulic
 Powder–actuatedPowder–actuated
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8. General precautionsGeneral precautions
 Don’t carry by cordDon’t carry by cord
 Never yank the cordNever yank the cord
 Heat, oil, and sharp edgesHeat, oil, and sharp edges
 Disconnect toolsDisconnect tools
 Safe distanceSafe distance
 Secure workSecure work
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9. General precautionsGeneral precautions
 Accidental startingAccidental starting
 Maintained per manufacturerMaintained per manufacturer
 User's manualUser's manual
 Good footingGood footing
 Proper apparelProper apparel
 "Do Not Use”"Do Not Use”
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10. GuardsGuards
 Point of operationPoint of operation
 In–running nip pointsIn–running nip points
 Rotating partsRotating parts
 Flying chipsFlying chips
and sparksand sparks
6a

11. Hazards of electricHazards of electric
power toolspower tools
 ElectrocutionElectrocution
 BurnsBurns
 Slight shocksSlight shocks
 FallsFalls
7a

12. Shock protectionShock protection
 Three–wire cordThree–wire cord
 Double insulatedDouble insulated
 Low–voltage isolationLow–voltage isolation
transformertransformer
7b

13. Hazards of abrasiveHazards of abrasive
wheel toolswheel tools
 Moving wheel surfaceMoving wheel surface
 Throw fragmentsThrow fragments
 DisintegratingDisintegrating
during start–upduring start–up
8a

14. Use of abrasive wheelUse of abrasive wheel
toolstools
 Inspect closelyInspect closely
 Sound– or ring–testSound– or ring–test
 Use guardUse guard
 Use eye protectionUse eye protection
 Turn off the powerTurn off the power
 Never use a viseNever use a vise
8b

15. Pneumatic toolsPneumatic tools
 Compressed airCompressed air
 ChippersChippers
 DrillsDrills
 HammersHammers
 SandersSanders
9a

16. HazardsHazards
 Struck by attachmentsStruck by attachments
 Struck by fastenerStruck by fastener
9b

17. Pneumatic toolsPneumatic tools
 100 pounds per square inch100 pounds per square inch
 Needs special deviceNeeds special device
 Prevent fastenersPrevent fasteners
from ejectionfrom ejection
9c

18. PPEPPE
 Eye protection—requiredEye protection—required
 Face protection—Face protection—
recommendedrecommended
 Ear protection—Ear protection—
dependsdepends
9d

19. Air hose safetyAir hose safety
 Fastened securelyFastened securely
 Prevent disconnectionPrevent disconnection
 Added safeguardAdded safeguard
9e

20. PrecautionsPrecautions
 Same as electric cordsSame as electric cords
 Safety clip or retainerSafety clip or retainer
 Screens and flyingScreens and flying
fragmentsfragments
 Never pointed towardNever pointed toward
anyoneanyone
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21. Heavy jackhammersHeavy jackhammers
 FatigueFatigue
 StrainsStrains
 Heavy rubber gripsHeavy rubber grips
9g

22. PPEPPE
 Safety glassesSafety glasses
 Safety shoesSafety shoes
 Face shieldFace shield
9h

23. Liquid fueled-poweredLiquid fueled-powered
toolstools
 Gasoline most common fuelGasoline most common fuel
10a

24. Fuel vaporsFuel vapors
 Burn or explodeBurn or explode
 Give offGive off
dangerousdangerous
exhaust fumesexhaust fumes
10b

25. Proper proceduresProper procedures
 HandlingHandling
 TransportingTransporting
 StorageStorage
10c

26. RefillingRefilling
 Shut engine downShut engine down
 Allow it to coolAllow it to cool
10d

27. VentilationVentilation
 Closed areaClosed area
 EffectiveEffective
ventilationventilation
 PPEPPE
10e

28. Powder–actuated toolsPowder–actuated tools
 Operate like a loaded gunOperate like a loaded gun
 Specially trainedSpecially trained
employeesemployees
11a

29. Safety precautionsSafety precautions
 Explosive/flammableExplosive/flammable
atmosphereatmosphere
 InspectInspect
 Don’t pointDon’t point
 Don’t loadDon’t load
 Don’t leave unattendedDon’t leave unattended
 Hands clearHands clear
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30. OperationOperation
 Bring the tool into positionBring the tool into position
 Pull the triggerPull the trigger
 Five pound forceFive pound force
11c

31. MisfiresMisfires
 Wait 30 secondsWait 30 seconds
 Try firing againTry firing again
 Wait 30 secondsWait 30 seconds
 Remove the loadRemove the load
 Put in waterPut in water
11d

32. PPEPPE
 Suitable eyeSuitable eye
 Face protectionFace protection
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33. GuardingGuarding
 Protective shield/guardProtective shield/guard
 Will not fireWill not fire
11f

34. Varying powder chargesVarying powder charges
 Power levelPower level
 Excessive forceExcessive force
11g

35. DefectsDefects
 TaggedTagged
 Take out ofTake out of
serviceservice
11h

36. Applying fastenersApplying fasteners
 PrecautionsPrecautions
 Alignment guideAlignment guide
12a

37. Hydraulic power toolsHydraulic power tools
 FluidFluid
 Correct pressureCorrect pressure
13a

38. JacksJacks
 Lever/ratchet jacksLever/ratchet jacks
 Screw jacksScrew jacks
 Hydraulic jacksHydraulic jacks
13b

39. Safety precautionsSafety precautions
 Stop deviceStop device
 Load limitLoad limit
 Blocked upBlocked up
 SlippageSlippage
13c

40. Jack set-upJack set-up
 Firm level surfaceFirm level surface
 CorrectlyCorrectly
centeredcentered
 Jack headJack head
 Lift forceLift force
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41. MaintenanceMaintenance
 InspectInspect
 LubricateLubricate
 Abnormal loadAbnormal load
 Antifreeze liquidAntifreeze liquid
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