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23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Use of Pliers There are many types of pliers. The most commonly used are the 6-inch combination slip-joint pliers. The slip-joint permits the
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Files, Chisels, Hammers, Screwdrivers Before using any of these tools inspect it to ensure that it is in good condition. Files/Rasps Do not use
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: General Keep all hand tools clean and in good working condition. Remove from use any tools that are damaged or unsafe and notify
23 February 2015
Hand Tool Safety: Electrical Powered Tools Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been trained. Keep power cords away from the
23 February 2015
Chain Saw Safety Awareness Working with a chain saw on a day-to-day basis requires the development and follow-through of strong, never-fail safety habits. In the blink
23 February 2015
Checklist: Portable Power-Operated Tools and Equipment The same power tool that makes a worker’s job easy and efficient one day, could cause a tragic accident the
23 February 2015
Abrasive Wheel-Equipped Grinders Checklist Hand, arm, body and eye injuries, hearing damage and even respiratory problems can result from unsafe usage of abrasive wheel equipped grinders.
23 February 2015
Hand Power Tool Safety Read and familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s instructions, including precautions and how to respond to an emergency. Use recommended protective equipment, such
23 February 2015
Safe Use of Grinding Wheels The speed at which many grinding wheels operate renders it necessary for us to use them carefully. We must know what
20 February 2015
Working on Mud Pumps Lockout the pump before working on it! Most mechanical rigs are equipped with a safety control valve for the pump located at
