Types of Tools
This type of tool is powered by human effort alone.
What is a hand tool?
This hazard occurs when workers are hit by flying objects or debris.
What is a struck-by hazard?
Before using any tool, you should always wear this to protect your eyes.
What are safety glasses or goggles?
This is the first step before using any tool to ensure it’s safe.
What is inspect the tool?
This federal agency sets and enforces workplace safety standards.
What is OSHA?
These tools operate using compressed air
What are pneumatic tools?
Tools with missing ground prongs or damaged cords pose this serious risk.
What is electrical shock?
This should be worn when using loud power tools to prevent hearing damage.
What is hearing protection?
Tools should always be used in accordance with this.
What are the manufacturer's instructions or user's manual?
Employers must provide this to protect employees exposed to tool hazards.
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
These power tools rely on gasoline or similar fuels to operate.
What are liquid fuel-powered tools?
This type of hazard happens when body parts get caught in moving parts.
What is a caught-in or caught-between hazard?
You should do this before changing a blade or attachment on a power tool.
What is disconnect the tool from its power source?
This must be used when plugging into outlets on jobsites to prevent electrical shock.
What is a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)?
This must be done to defective tools to ensure they aren’t used.
What is tag them "Do Not Use" and remove them from service?
These tools use hydraulic pressure to function and are often used for heavy lifting.
What are hydraulic tools?
Dull or damaged tools increase this type of risk during use.
What is tool failure or injury due to improper performance?
This practice helps avoid tripping over cords or clutter.
What is good housekeeping?
After use, tools should be stored here.
What is a clean, dry, and secure area?
Before using a powder-actuated tool, workers must meet this requirement.
What is they must be trained to operate power-actuated tool?
Only trained employees may use this type of tool that uses an explosive charge to drive fasteners.
What are powder-actuated tools?
Using spark-producing tools near flammable materials introduces this risk.
What is a fire or explosion hazard?
This should never be removed from a tool during use, even if it seems to get in the way.
What is a safety guard?
Never do this with a powder-actuated tool until you're ready to use it.
What is load it?
Tools must be removed from service immediately if they are found to be in this condition.
What is damaged or defective?