| Power tools are such an integral part of our daily | | | | to the manufacturer's recommendations. |
| work that we can sometimes forget about | | | | Protection from kick-back is especially important. |
| safety and this can be dangerous - for instance | | | | Kick-back is when the blade jerks away or into |
| they cause 250,000 hand injuries every year. | | | | the wood it is cutting. To avoid Kick-Back keep |
| Teaching your employees all aspects of power | | | | the blade sharp, keep both hands on the saw, |
| tool training and safety can reduce the chances of | | | | clamp down the material you are cutting and wait |
| injury and keep your workforce safe and | | | | for the saw to reach full speed before cutting. |
| productive. This article focuses on Circular Saws | | | | Power drills are another dangerous workplace |
| and Power Drills. | | | | power tool. When using a power drill always cut |
| The first step is a safety plan. Assemble all of the | | | | on flat regular surfaces, wear your personal |
| tools you will need before starting the job, so you | | | | protective equipment to avoid getting hit by flying |
| won't have to reach awkwardly or leave your | | | | materials, clamp down the material you are |
| workspace. Make sure that you scan for hazards | | | | working on and start your hole with a center |
| and use the appropriate personal protective | | | | punch or nail. |
| equipment. Lastly, keep your mind on the task | | | | Power tool injuries are all too common in the |
| and don't get distracted. | | | | workplace, but with a little safety and planning |
| Circular saws are one of the most common | | | | they can be avoided. Make sure that all your |
| power tools used in the workplace. When working | | | | employees are properly trained on their use and |
| with these saws use two wrenches to tighten or | | | | you will decrease injury and increase productivity |
| loosen blades and always set the depth according | | | | in your workplace. |