Topic 4 Flashcards
Keep all tools in good condition with regular ___.
maintenance
Use the right ___ for the job.
tool
Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use damaged tools. Operate tools according to the manufacturers’ ___.
instructions
Provide and use properly the right _________.
personal protective equipment
According to a study conducted by the ____________, hand an power tool injuries send an average of ___ people to the emergency room each year.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, 400,000
The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from ___ and ______.
misuse, improper maintenance
If a chisel is used as a screwdriver, the tip of the chisel may ___ and,
______hitting the user or other employees.
break, fly off
If a wooden handle on a tool, such as a hammer or an axe, is loose, splintered, or cracked, the head of the tool may ______ and ___ the user or other employees.
fly off, strike
If the jaws of a wrench are sprung, the wrench might ___.
slip
If impact tools such as chisels, wedges, or drift pins have mushroomed heads, the heads might shatter on ___, sending ______ flying toward the user or other employees.
impact, sharp fragments
Never carry a tool by the ___ or ___.
cord, hose
Never ___ the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
yank
Keep cords and hoses away from ___, ___, and ______.
heat, oil, sharp edges
___ tools when not using them, before servicing and cleaning them, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, and cutters.
Disconnect
Keep all people not involved with the work at a ______ from the work area.
safe distance
Secure work with ___ or a ___, freeing both hands to operate the tool.
clamps, vise
Avoid ___ starting.
accidental
Do not hold fingers on the ______ while carrying a plugged-in tool.
switch button
Maintain tools with ___; keep them sharp and clean for the best performance
care
Follow ___ in the user’s manual for lubricating and changing accessories.
instructions
Be sure to keep ______ and maintain ______ when operating power tools.
good footing, good balance
Wear proper apparel for the task. Loose clothing, ties, or jewelry can become caught in ______.
moving parts
Remove all damaged portable electric tools from use and tag them: “_________.”
Do Not Use
can lead to injuries such as heart failure and burns
electrical shocks
Under certain conditions, even a small amount of electric current can result in ___ of the heart and death.
fibrillation
An electric shock also can cause the user to ______ a ladder or other elevated work surface and be injured.
fall off
Operate tools within their ______.
design limitations
Use ___ and appropriate safety ___ when using electric tools.
gloves, footwear