| Training is the first step in tool safety. Initial | | | | machine or equipment before use. |
| training includes two components one of general | | | | Prevent contact - Guards prevent any part of |
| awareness training and two, operational training. | | | | any employee's body and clothing from making |
| General awareness training is can be in the form | | | | contact with dangerous moving parts. |
| of reading the information included with the tool. | | | | Protect from falling objects - Guards ensure that |
| Operational training can be done by taking a class | | | | no objects can fall into moving parts. |
| on the tool's use and safety factors needing to | | | | If a guard is defective or damaged, the tool is |
| be addressed; this class should include information | | | | defective and needs to be repaired. Do not |
| and operational (hands-on) training, pre-operational | | | | defeat these guards. |
| procedures, basic maintenance procedures, and | | | | For operation of the tool: |
| what appropriate personal protective equipment is | | | | Always use the proper tool for the right job. |
| required. | | | | Do not remove a guard for any reason while |
| Before using a tool: | | | | operating tools. |
| Locate and put on necessary and appropriate | | | | Electric cables and cords must be kept clean and |
| personal protective equipment. | | | | free from kinks. |
| Check for loose fitting clothing and jewelry and | | | | Do not carry the tool by its cord. |
| remove if they can entangle with the use of the | | | | All necessary personal protective equipment is |
| tool. | | | | worn while using the tool. |
| Look at the work area and make sure it is well lit, | | | | If you are distracted while using the tool, stop |
| dry, and clean before beginning work. | | | | work with the tool. |
| Tools must be inspected prior to use to ensure | | | | When done with a tool, basic maintenance must |
| that that it is in good working order. If there are | | | | be performed, for example the tool should be |
| defects, don't use and make the necessary | | | | kept sharp, oiled, and stored properly, as |
| repairs. Next check the guards if applicable. Tools | | | | appropriate. |
| with guards must meet these minimum general | | | | By following these pointers, working with power |
| requirements: | | | | tools will be safe and the tools will also have a |
| Be secure - Removable guards are in place on the | | | | longer. |