User`s manual

U.S. Department of
Labor
Elaine L. Chao, Secretary
Occupational
Safety and
Health Administration
John L. Henshaw, Assistant Secretary
OSHA 3
080
2002 (Revised)
T
his informational booklet is intended to provide a generic, non-exhaustive overview of a particular standards-related topic. This
publication does not itself alter or determine compliance responsibilities, which are set forth in OSHA standards themselves and
the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Moreover, because interpretations and enforcement policy may change over time, for
ad
ditional guidance on OSHA compliance requirements, the reader should consult current and administrative interpretations
and decisions by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and the courts.
M
aterial contained in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced, fully or partially, without
permission of the Federal Government. Source credit is requested but not required.
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Appropriate personal pr
otective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves must be worn to protect against hazards that may
be encountered while using power tools.
Workplace floors shall be
kept as clean and dry as possible to prevent accidental slips with or around power tools.
Power tools m
ust be fitted with guards and safety switches; they are extremely hazardous when used improperly. The types of
power tools are determined by their power source: electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated.
To prevent hazards associated
with the use of power tools, workers should observe the following general precautions:
•
Never carry a
tool by the cord or hose.
•
Never yank the cord
or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
•
Keep cords a
nd hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
•
Disconnect tools
when not using them, before servicing and cleaning them, and when changing accessories
such
as blades, bits, and cutters.
•
Keep all people not involved
with the work at a safe distance from the work area.
•
S
ecure work w
i
t
h clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to operate the tool.
•
Avoid accidental s
t
arting. D
o
not hold fingers on the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool.
•
Maintain t
ools with care; keep them sharp and clean for best performance.
•
Follow instructions in the user's manual
for lubricating and changing accessories.
•
Be sur
e to keep good footing and maintain good balance when operating power tools.
•
Wear proper apparel for the
task. Loose clothing, ties, or jewelry can become caught in moving parts.
•
Remove all damaged portabl
e electric tools from use and tag them: "Do Not Use."
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