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HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT
RISK OF INJURY
RISK OF ENTANGLEMENT
RISK OF CUT OR BURNS
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
• Tools left unattended, or with the air
hose attached can be activated by
unauthorized persons leading to their
injury or injury to others.
• Power tools can throw materials
throughout the work area.
• Power tools can become activated
by accident during maintenance or
tool changes.
• Power tools can cause the workpiece
to move upon contact leading to injury.
• Loss of control of the tool can lead to
injury to self or others.
• Poor quality, improper, or damaged
tools such as grinding wheels, chisels,
sockets, drills, etc., can fly apart
during operation, propelling particles
throughout the work area
.
• Tools which contain moving elements,
or drive other moving tools, such as
grinding wheels, sockets sanding
discs, etc. can become entangled in
clothing, jewelry and other loose
objects, resulting in severe injury.
• Tools which cut, shear, drill, punch,
chisel, etc. are capable of causing
serious injury.
•Never operate tool while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Don't overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate tool when you are tired.
•Remove air hose when tool is not
in use and store tool in secure
location away from reach of
children.
• Keep work area clean and free of
clutter. Keep children and others
away from work area during
operation of the tool.
• Keep work area well lit.
• Clamps or other devices to prevent
movement.
• Never wear loose fitting clothes, or
apparel which contains loose
straps or ties, etc. which could
become entangled in moving parts
of the tool.
• Remove any jewelry, watches,
identifications, bracelets, neck-
laces,etc. which might become
caught by the tool.
• Keep hands away from moving
parts.Tie up or cover long hair.
•Keep the working part of the tool away
from hands and body.
• Remove air hose to lubricate or add
grinders, sanding discs, drills, etc.
to the tool.
• Never carry the tool by the hose.
• Avoid unitentional starting. Don't
carry hooked-up tool with finger on
trigger.
• Repair servicing should be done
only by an authorized service
representative.
• Always use tool attachments rated
for the speed of the power tool.
• Never use tools which have been
dropped, impacted or damaged by
use.
• Use only impact grade sockets on
an impact wrench.
• Do not apply excessive force to the
tool – let the tool perform the work.