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SHOP SAFETY

This guide provides essential safety tips for preventing power tool accidents in design and fabrication shops. It covers areas such as keeping work areas safe, electrical safety, good work habits, and proper tool use and care.

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SHOP SAFETY

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  1. SHOP SAFETY Design & Fabrication Shop Botwood Collegiate

  2. Three of the major causes of power tool injuries are: • Inattention through repetition • An unexpected event • Inexperience or over confidence

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Hand Tools • Wrench • File • Hacksaw • Level • Laser Level • Measuring Tape • Multimeter • Nail Set • Paint Brush • Plane • Scewdriver • Hammer • Hand Saw • Square • Pliers • Plaster Tools • Cutters • Cats Paw • Chaulk Line • Chisel • Clamps • Hand Sander • Drywall Knives • Glue Gun

  11. Power Hand Tools • Palm Sander • Drill • Circular Saw • Jigsaw • Rotary Tool • Router • Palm Sander

  12. 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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