Tool Safety and Proper Usage

This video tutorial by Don Dawson covers the importance of safety when using hand and power tools. It highlights the potential hazards and injuries associated with these tools, such as cuts, burns, and long-term health issues. The tutorial emphasizes the need for proper inspection and maintenance of tools, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the importance of electrical safety. It also discusses maintaining a safe work environment to prevent accidents and injuries.

Why is it crucial to follow safety practices when using hand and power tools?

• To reduce tool wear and tear

• To avoid injuries and fatalities

• To increase work speed

• To impress coworkers

Which of the following is NOT a potential injury from using tools improperly?

• Improved vision

• Hearing loss

• Respiratory problems

• Lacerations

What should you do if you find a tool with a cracked or bent piece?

• Use it carefully

• Lend it to a coworker

• Inspect it and tag it as damaged

• Ignore the damage

What should you do with tools when they are not in use?

• Keep them on top of ladders

• Lend them to coworkers

• Leave them on the floor

• Store them securely in cabinets or toolboxes

Which type of PPE is recommended for tasks with a high risk of flying debris?

• Contact lenses

• Sunglasses

• Goggles

• Ordinary safety glasses

What is a key precaution to take when using electrically powered tools?

• Use them with bare hands

• Use them in wet conditions

• Ensure they are properly grounded

• Ignore the power cord

What is the purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)?

• To enhance tool durability

• To improve tool accuracy

• To increase tool speed

• To reduce shock hazards

How can you prevent kickbacks when using power tools?

• Use dull blades

• Clamp down the material securely

• Cut at high speed immediately

• Hold the tool with one hand

What should you do if a tool seems to be fighting you during use?

• Apply more force

• Use it on a different material

• Replace dull blades or bits

• Ignore it

Why is it important to keep your work area clean and orderly?

• To avoid losing tools

• To make it look nice

• To prevent slip or trip hazards

• To impress your supervisor