Workers using hand and power tools may be exposed to various hazards such as flying objects or harmful dusts and fumes. Proper safety practices include regularly maintaining tools, using the right tool for the job, inspecting tools before use, wearing personal protective equipment like gloves and goggles, using tool guards as intended, and following manufacturers' instructions. Power tools require additional precautions like disconnecting when not in use, keeping others away from the work area, and ensuring cords are not damaged. Abrasive wheels should be carefully inspected for cracks before use and only operated within their rated limits.

1. Tools – Hand and Power

7. Switches Hand-held power tools must be equipped with one of the following: Constant pressure switch shuts off power upon release Examples: circular saw, chain saw, grinder, hand-held power drill On-Off Switch Examples: routers, planers, laminate trimmers, shears, jig saws, nibblers, scroll saws

17. Guarding - Point of Operation The point of operation is where the work is actually performed on the materials – it must be guarded This shows a radial arm saw equipped with proper point of operation guards

19. Radial Saw Guarding Guard to prevent the operator from coming in contact the the rotating blade Radial arm saw equipped with an upper and lower blade guard

20. Guarding Portable Circular Saws Guard these saws above and below the base plate or shoe. The lower guard must cover the saw to the depth of the teeth.

21. Table Saw Guarding Use a hood for guarding Hood guard

30. Easily Penetrated Material Avoid driving into materials easily penetrated unless materials are backed by a substance that will prevent the pin or fastener from passing through Also, don’t drive fasteners into very hard or brittle material that might chip or splatter, or make the fasteners ricochet

34. Jacks - Blocking Immediately block the load after it is lifted. Put a block under the base of the jack when the foundation is not firm, and place a block between the jack cap and load if the cap might slip. Photo - handyman jack is provided a firm base by using the railroad tie. The load is cribbed to prevent it from falling.