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Tools & Material Handling
Tools & Material Handling
Maintain regularly
Use right tool for the job
Inspect before use
Operate according to
manufacturers instructions
Use the right personal
protective equipment (PPE)
Use guards
Do not use:
wrenches when jaws are sprung
Crack
impact tools (chisels and wedges)
when heads have mushroomed
tools with loose, cracked or
splintered handles
a screwdriver as a chisel
tools with taped handles they may
be hiding cracks
Different types,determined
by their power source:
Electric
Pneumatic
Liquid fuel
Hydraulic
Powder-actuated
On-Off Switch
Examples: routers, planers,
laminate trimmers, shears, jig
saws, nibblers, scroll saws
Double
insulated
markings
Plug with a
grounding
pin
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
This shows a
radial arm
saw equipped
with proper
point of
operation
guards
Nip Point
Guard these saws above and below the base plate or shoe.
The lower guard must cover the saw to the depth of the teeth.
Hood guard
Hose Unacceptable
clamp
Acceptable
Exception - where
reduced to less than 30
p.s.i. with effective chip
guarding and PPE
The manufacturer's
rated capacity must be
marked on all jacks
and must not be
exceeded
Employees must be
trained in the proper
use and limitations of
the equipment they
operate
Truck-related topics
Workplace-related topics
Standard requirements
Trainees must be supervised
by a competent person and not
endanger others
Formal instruction
Practical training
Evaluation of performance
Equipment with an
obstructed rear view cant
be used in reverse unless
the equipment has a
signal alarm
Frequently inspect
Right Wrong
Crushing
Omega Environmental Services, Inc.
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Synthetic Web Sling
Markings
Stitching
In buildings under
construction, dont place
stored materials within 6 feet
of a hoistway or floor opening
Stack on sills