SHOP SAFETY

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SHOP SAFETY

• Design Fabrication Shop
• Botwood Collegiate

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Three of the major causes of power tool injuries
are

• Inattention through repetition
• An unexpected event
• Inexperience or over confidence

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POWER TOOL ACCIDENTS THEY CAN BE PREVENTED

• Four areas to consider
• Keep your work area safe
• Electrical Safety
• Developing good personal work habits
• Proper tool use and care

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I. WHAT IS A SAFE WORK AREA?

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

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II. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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

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II. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• CORDLESS BATTERY TOOLS
• Battery chargers should be used in dry locations
• DO NOT short battery terminals
• Recycle old batteries.

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III. GOOD WORK HABITS

• DO NOT wear baggy clothes
• Dangling jewelry is not permitted
• Long hair should be placed in a pony tail.
• Always wear eye protection. FORESIGHT IS BETTER
  THAN NO SIGHT
• Wear hearing protection for noisy operations.
• Wear a dust mask for dusty jobs.

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III. GOOD WORK HABITS

• Always read and follow the instruction manual.
• Stay alert. DO NOT use power tools when you are
  tired.
• Use common sense.
• Select the right tool for the job.
• Never over reach. Stay firmly planted on both
  feet.

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IV. PROPER USE AND CARE OF TOOLS

• Secure work piece with clamps.
• Keep blades and cutters sharp and clean.
• Hold tools with both hands for better control.
• Always ensure the guards are in place.
• Be sure the tool switch is in the off position
  before you plug it in.
• Remove wrenches and chuck keys before starting a
  tool.
• Clean and store tools when they are not in use.

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Hand Tools

• Hammer
• Hand Saw
• Square
• Pliers
• Plaster Tools
• Cutters
• Cats Paw
• Chaulk Line
• Chisel
• Clamps
• Hand Sander
• Drywall Knives
• Glue Gun

• Wrench
• File
• Hacksaw
• Level
• Laser Level
• Measuring Tape
• Multimeter
• Nail Set
• Paint Brush
• Plane
• Scewdriver

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Power Hand Tools

• Palm Sander
• Drill
• Circular Saw
• Jigsaw
• Rotary Tool
• Router
• Palm Sander

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Power Tools

• Table Saw
• Jointer/Planer
• Thickness Planer
• Compound Miter Saw
• Drill Press
• Band Saw
• Scroll Saw
• Air Compressor Nailer
• CNC Lathe/Router
• Grinder

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