SHOP SAFETYSHOP SAFETY

Design & Fabrication ShopDesign & Fabrication ShopBotwood CollegiateBotwood Collegiate

Three of the major causes of Three of the major causes of power tool injuries are:power tool injuries are:

Inattention through repetitionInattention through repetition

An unexpected eventAn unexpected event

Inexperience or over confidenceInexperience or over confidence

POWER TOOL ACCIDENTS … POWER TOOL ACCIDENTS … THEY CAN BE PREVENTEDTHEY CAN BE PREVENTED

Four areas to consider:Four areas to consider:

Keep your work area safeKeep your work area safe Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety Developing good personal work habitsDeveloping good personal work habits Proper tool use and careProper tool use and care

I. WHAT IS A SAFE WORK AREA?I. WHAT IS A SAFE WORK AREA?

Good lighting.Good lighting. Area should not be cluttered.Area should not be cluttered. Work area should not be wet. (Avoid slips)Work area should not be wet. (Avoid slips) Work area well ventilated.Work area well ventilated. Work area should be level.Work area should be level.

II. ELECTRICAL SAFETYII. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

CORDED TOOLSCORDED TOOLS

Keep cords dry.Keep cords dry. Avoid adapters. Match plug and receptacle.Avoid adapters. Match plug and receptacle. DO NOT abuse cords.DO NOT abuse cords. Check chords for damage.Check chords for damage. Use proper size extension cords.Use proper size extension cords.

II. ELECTRICAL SAFETY …II. ELECTRICAL SAFETY …

CORDLESS BATTERY TOOLSCORDLESS BATTERY TOOLS

Battery chargers should be used in dry Battery chargers should be used in dry locationslocations

DO NOT short battery terminalsDO NOT short battery terminals Recycle old batteries.Recycle old batteries.

III. GOOD WORK HABITSIII. GOOD WORK HABITS

DO NOT wear baggy clothesDO NOT wear baggy clothes Dangling jewelry is not permittedDangling jewelry is not permitted Long hair should be placed in a pony tail.Long hair should be placed in a pony tail. Always wear eye protection. “FORESIGHT IS Always wear eye protection. “FORESIGHT IS

BETTER THAN NO SIGHT”BETTER THAN NO SIGHT” Wear hearing protection for noisy operations.Wear hearing protection for noisy operations. Wear a dust mask for dusty jobs.Wear a dust mask for dusty jobs.

III. GOOD WORK HABITS …III. GOOD WORK HABITS …

Always read and follow the instruction Always read and follow the instruction manual.manual.

Stay alert. DO NOT use power tools when Stay alert. DO NOT use power tools when you are tired.you are tired.

Use common sense.Use common sense. Select the right tool for the job.Select the right tool for the job. Never over reach. Stay firmly planted on Never over reach. Stay firmly planted on

both feet.both feet.

IV. PROPER USE AND CARE OF IV. PROPER USE AND CARE OF TOOLSTOOLS

Secure work piece with clamps.Secure work piece with clamps. Keep blades and cutters sharp and clean.Keep blades and cutters sharp and clean. Hold tools with both hands for better control.Hold tools with both hands for better control. Always ensure the guards are in place.Always ensure the guards are in place. Be sure the tool switch is in the “off” position Be sure the tool switch is in the “off” position

before you plug it in.before you plug it in. Remove wrenches and chuck keys before starting Remove wrenches and chuck keys before starting

a tool.a tool. Clean and store tools when they are not in use.Clean and store tools when they are not in use.

Hand ToolsHand Tools HammerHammer Hand SawHand Saw SquareSquare PliersPliers Plaster ToolsPlaster Tools CuttersCutters Cats PawCats Paw Chaulk LineChaulk Line ChiselChisel ClampsClamps Hand SanderHand Sander Drywall KnivesDrywall Knives Glue GunGlue Gun

WrenchWrench FileFile HacksawHacksaw LevelLevel Laser LevelLaser Level Measuring TapeMeasuring Tape MultimeterMultimeter Nail SetNail Set Paint BrushPaint Brush PlanePlane ScewdriverScewdriver

Power Hand ToolsPower Hand Tools

Palm SanderPalm Sander DrillDrill Circular SawCircular Saw JigsawJigsaw Rotary ToolRotary Tool RouterRouter Palm SanderPalm Sander

Power ToolsPower Tools

Table SawTable Saw Jointer/PlanerJointer/Planer Thickness PlanerThickness Planer Compound Miter SawCompound Miter Saw Drill PressDrill Press Band SawBand Saw Scroll SawScroll Saw Air Compressor & NailerAir Compressor & Nailer CNC Lathe/RouterCNC Lathe/Router GrinderGrinder