USE/CARE OF HANDTOOLS & MEASURING TOOLS - OD1621 - LESSON 1/TASK 1
LESSON 1
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR USING HANDTOOLS
AND POWER TOOLS
TASK 1.
Describe the safety
procedures for using handtools and
power
tools.
CONDITIONS
Within a self-study
environment
and
given
the
subcourse
text,
without
assistance.
STANDARDS
Within one hour
REFERENCES
No supplementary references are needed for this task.
1.
Introduction
No matter how small the job, safety precautions must be taken at all times.
A tool may be efficient, essential, time-saving, or even convenient; but it
is also dangerous.
For this reason, the mechanic must use handtools
correctly.
The mechanic must also be alert to any conditions that might
endanger him or fellow workers.
He should take the necessary time to
acquaint himself with safety guidelines and remember that he, himself, is
the most important part of safety procedures.
2.
Safety Rules
a. General. It is extremely important for all concerned to recognize
the possibilities of injury when using handtools and power tools.
There
will undoubtedly be a safety program to follow for the shop or area in which
you are working.
The following general safety precautions and rules are
included as a guide to prevent or minimize personal injury when using these
tools:
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