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Risk of electric shock
What could happen How to prevent it
• Using air tools to attach electrical wiring may result in
electrocution or death.
• Never use nailer/staplers to attach electrical wiring
while energized.
• Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the tool “live” and may result in electrocution
or death.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Fasteners coming in contact with hidden electrical
wiring may cause electrocution or death.
• Thoroughly investigate the workpiece for possible
hidden wiring before performing work.
Risk of entanglement
What could happen How to prevent it
• Tools which contain moving elements, or drive other
moving tools, such as grinding wheels, sockets, sanding
discs, etc. can become entangled in hair, clothing,
jewellery and other loose objects, resulting in severe
injury.
• 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 jewellery, watches, identifications,
bracelets, necklaces, etc. which might become caught
by the tool.
• Keep hands away from moving parts. Tie up or cover
long hair.
• Always wear proper fitting clothing and other safety
equipment when using this tool.
Risk of cut or burns
What could happen How to prevent it
• Tools which cut, shear, drill, staple, punch, chisel, etc.
are capable of causing serious injury
• Keep the working part of the tool away from hands and
body.