Hand and Power Tools

Power & Hand Tools Safety
HSE Presentation
Power Tools Serious Accident
Last January 2006 in Indonesia, a worker was cutting aluminum roofing

sheets using a grinder, The grinder’s wheel broke apart and hit his face
causing serious injury between his upper lips and nose.
After first aid treatment, he was sent to the Hospital for further treatment.
The doctor at the Hospital recommended he be hospitalized for about two
weeks!
Power Tools Serious Accident
• Based on manufacturer specification, Makita
grinder model 9006B should use a 6” grinding
wheel, with a speed load of 10,000 RPM.
• l9.5” grinding wheel was used instead of using 6”
grinding wheel.
• This wheel was oversized and designed to be run
at 3400 RPM.
• The grinding wheel was running at 10,000 RPM
causing the wheel fly apart and hit the
mechanic’s face.
• What Went Wrong
- Utilised improper tool.
- No grinder safety guard.
- Not using face shield for PPE.
Safety Precautions
• All guards in place
• •Right disk for the machine
• •Cutting disks for cutting
• Grinding disks for grinding
• No damage to disk
• Fitted correctly
-No homemade spacer
-Correct locking spindle
• Correct PPE
-Full-face shield
Hazards
Workers using hand and power tools may be

exposed to these hazards
• Objects that fall, fly, are abrasive, or splash

• Harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, and
gases
• Frayed or damaged electrical cords,
hazardous connections and improper
grounding
Basic Tool Safety Rules
• Maintain regularly
• Use the right tool for the job
• Inspect before use
• Operate according to manufacturers’
instructions
• Use the right personal protective
equipment (PPE)
• Use guards
Hand Tool Hazards
Workers using hand and power tools may be

exposed to these hazards
Do not use;
• Wrenches when jaws are sprung

• Tools with taped handles – they may be
hiding cracks
• Tools with loose, cracked or splintered
handles
• Impact tools (chisel and wedges) when
heads have mushroomed
• A screwdriver as a chisel
Hand Tools - Protection
• Use PPE, such as safety goggles, face shield

and gloves
• Keep floor surface where working free from

debris and tripping or slipping hazards
• Keep cutting tools sharp

Power Tools
• Must be fitted with guards and safety

switches (Dead Man Switch)
• Extremely hazardous when used improperly
• Different types, determined

Electric
Pneumatic
Liquid fuel
Hydraulic
Powder-actuated
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
Power Tools - Precautions
• Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing and cleaning, and
when changing accessories
• Keep people not involved with the work away from the work
• Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to operate the
tool
• Don’t hold the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool
• Keep tools sharp and clean
• Consider what you wear – loose clothing and jewelry can get caught in
moving parts
• Remove damaged electric tools & tag them: “Do Not Use”
Power Tools – Precautions
Electric Cords
• Don’t carry portable tools by the cord
• Don’t use electric cords to hoist or lower

tools
• Don’t yank cord or hose to disconnect it
• Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil,

and sharp edges
Electric Power Tools
To protect a worker from shock, these tools must:

• Have a 3-wire cord plugged into a grounded receptacle
• Be double insulated
• Be powered by a low-voltage isolation transformer
Electric Tools – Good Practices
• Operate within design limits

• Use gloves and safety shoes
• Store in a dry place
• Don’t use in wet locations unless approved
for that
• Keep work areas well lit
• Ensure that cords don’t present a tripping
hazard
Abrasive Wheels and Tools
• May throw off flying fragments

• Equip with guards that:
- Cover the spindle end, nut, & flange projections
- Maintain proper alignment with the wheel
- Don’t exceed the strength of the fastenings
• Guard so that a minimal amount of the wheel is

exposed
Inspecting Abrasive Wheels
Before mounting:
• •nspect closely for damage
• •Perform sound- or ring test to ensure free from
cracks/defects
To test:
• Tap wheel gently with a light, non-metallic
instrument
• If wheel sounds cracked or dead, do not use it
because it could fly apart
Abrasive Wheel Use
To prevent cracking:
- Fit the wheel on the spindle
freely
- Tighten the spindle nut
enough to hold the wheel in
place without distorting the
flange
• Let the tool come up to speed prior to

grinding or cutting
• Don’t stand in front of the wheel as it comes
up to full speed
• lUse eye and/or face protection
Abrasive Wheel Work Rests
• Keep work rests not more than 1/8th inch

from wheel surface
• This prevents jamming the work between

the wheel and the rest, which may cause the
wheel to break
• Don’t adjust wheel while it is rotating

Guarding
• Guard exposed moving parts of power tools
• Guard belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets,

spindles, flywheels, chains, or other moving
parts
• Never remove a guard when a tool is in use

Guarding - Point of Operation
The point of operation is where the work is actually performed on the

materials – it must be guarded
Guarding Protection
Machine guards must protect the operator

and others from:
• Point of operation
• In-running nip points
• Rotating parts
• Flying chips and sparks
Radial Saw Guarding
Radial arm saw equipped with an upper and

lower blade guard
Guard to prevent the operator from coming

in contact the the rotating blade
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.
Table Saw Guarding
Use a hood for guarding

Pneumatic Tools
• Powered by compressed air
• Includes nailers, staplers, chippers, drills &

sanders
• Main hazard - getting hit by a tool

attachment or by a fastener the worker is
using with the tool
• lTake the same precautions with an air hose

that you take with electric cords
Pneumatic Tools - Fastening
• Ensure tool is fastened securely to the air

hose to prevent a disconnection
• Use a short wire or positive locking

device attaching the air hose to the tool
Pneumatic Tool Connections
Hose clamps and connector

Pneumatic Tool Safety
• Place a safety device on the muzzle to prevent
the tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the
muzzle is in contact with work surface
• Install a safety clip or retainer to prevent

attachments, such as chisels on a chipping
hammer, from being ejected
• Wear eye protection. Wear hearing protection

with jackhammers.
Compressed Air Cleaning
• Don’t use compressed air for cleaning
• Exception - where pressure is reduced to less

than 30 p.s.i. with effective chip guarding and
PPE
Liquid Fuel Tools
• Usually, gas-powered
• Main hazard – fuel vapors
• Use only approved flammable liquid

containers
• Before refilling a fuel-powered tool tank, shut

down the engine and allow it to cool
Powder-Actuated Tools
• User must be trained and licensed to operate.
• Test tool each day before loading to ensure

the safety devices are working properly.
• Wear suitable ear, eye, and face protection.
• Select a powder level that will do the work

without excessive force.
Fatal Fact
• Employee killed when struck in the head by a

nail fired from a powder-actuated tool.
• The tool operator was attempting to anchor a

plywood form in preparation for pouring a
concrete wall.
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.
Powder-Actuated Tool Safety Tips
• Don’t use in an explosive or flammable atmosphere

• Inspect the tool before use to ensure:
> It is clean,
> That moving parts operate freely
> The barrel is free from obstructions and has the proper shield,
guard, and attachments
Hydraulic Jack
• To set up a jack, ensure:

> The base is on a firm, level surface
> It’s centered
> The jack head is placed against a level surface
> You apply the lift force evenly
Hydraulic Jack
• The manufacturer's rated capacity must be

marked on all jacks and must not be exceeded.
• All jacks must have a stop indicator that should

not be exceeded.
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.
SUMMARY OF THE HSE PRESETATION
Hazards are usually the result of improper tool use or not following one or more
of these protection techniques:
• Inspecting the tool before use
• Using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Using protective guards
• Properly storing the tool
• Using safe handling techniques

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Power & Hand Tools Safety

Last January 2006 in Indonesia, a worker was cutting aluminum roofing

Workers using hand and power tools may be

• Objects that fall, fly, are abrasive, or splash

Workers using hand and power tools may be

• Wrenches when jaws are sprung

• Use PPE, such as safety goggles, face shield

• Keep floor surface where working free from

• Keep cutting tools sharp

• Must be fitted with guards and safety

• Extremely hazardous when used improperly

• Different types, determined

Hand-held power tools must be equipped with

Constant pressure switch

• Don’t carry portable tools by the cord

• Don’t use electric cords to hoist or lower

• Don’t yank cord or hose to disconnect it

• Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil,

To protect a worker from shock, these tools must:

• Operate within design limits

• May throw off flying fragments

• Guard so that a minimal amount of the wheel is

• Let the tool come up to speed prior to

• Keep work rests not more than 1/8th inch

• This prevents jamming the work between

• Don’t adjust wheel while it is rotating

• Guard exposed moving parts of power tools

• Guard belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets,

• Never remove a guard when a tool is in use

The point of operation is where the work is actually performed on the

Machine guards must protect the operator

Radial arm saw equipped with an upper and

Guard to prevent the operator from coming

Guard these saws above and below

Use a hood for guarding

• Powered by compressed air

• Includes nailers, staplers, chippers, drills &

• Main hazard - getting hit by a tool

• lTake the same precautions with an air hose

• Ensure tool is fastened securely to the air

• Use a short wire or positive locking

Hose clamps and connector

• Install a safety clip or retainer to prevent

• Wear eye protection. Wear hearing protection

• Don’t use compressed air for cleaning

• Exception - where pressure is reduced to less

• Main hazard – fuel vapors

• Use only approved flammable liquid

• Before refilling a fuel-powered tool tank, shut

• User must be trained and licensed to operate.

• Test tool each day before loading to ensure

• Wear suitable ear, eye, and face protection.

• Select a powder level that will do the work

• Employee killed when struck in the head by a

• The tool operator was attempting to anchor a

Avoid driving into materials easily penetrated

Also, don’t drive fasteners into very hard or brittle

• Don’t use in an explosive or flammable atmosphere

• To set up a jack, ensure:

• The manufacturer's rated capacity must be