Hazards and Solutions Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to injury. The following references aid in recognizing and …

Hand and power tool hazards are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to hand and power …

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The operating control on hand-held power tools shall be so located as to minimize the possibility of its accidental operation, if such accidental operation would constitute a hazard to employees.

Any tool found not in proper working order, or that develops a defect during use, shall be immediately removed from service and not used until properly repaired.

Approximately 200 workplace incidents involving portable and hand-held power tools occur in the maritime industry each year. This document focuses on the hazards associated with such equipment …

Hand & Power Tools Pre-Test 1. Some of the hazards that hand and power tools present are: a. Electrical Shock and Burn b. Laceration c. Flying Objects

Inspect wires and plugs on power tools before each use. Repair or replace damaged wires or plugs before using the equipment. Do not tape over gashes. Instead, replace the wire. Do not splice wires.

Summarizes the benefits of an effective safety and health program, provides self-inspection checklists for employers to identify workplace hazards, and reviews key workplace safety and health resources …

Impact tools, such as drift pins, wedges, and chisels, shall be kept free of mushroomed heads.