RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Abrasive tools such
• Never operate tools
as sanders and
grinders, rotating
tools such as drills,
and impact tools
such as wrenches,
hammers,and
• Work in a clean,well
reciprocating saws
are capable of
generating sparks
which could result
• Never use oxygen,
in ignition of flam-
mable materials.
• Exceeding the
• Use compressed
maximum pressure
rating of tools
accessories could
cause an explosion
resulting in serious
injury.
RISK TO BREATHING
(ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Abrasive tools,
• Always wear
such as grinders,
sanders, and cut-off
tools generate dust
and abrasive mate-
rials which can be
harmful to human
lungs and respira-
tory system.
• Some materials
• Always work in a
such as adhesives
and tar contain
chemicals whose
vapors could cause
serious injury with
prolonged
exposure.
RISK FROM NOISE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Long term
• Always wear ANSI
exposure to noise
produced from the
operation of air
tools can lead to
permanent
hearing loss.
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near flammable
substances such
as gasoline, naptha,
cleaning solvents,
etc.
ventilated area free
of combustible
materials.
carbon dioxide or
other bottled gases
as a power source
for air tools.
air regulated to a
maximum pressure
at or below the
rated pressure of
any attachments.
MSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly
fitting face mask or
respirator when
using such tools.
clean, dry, well
ventilated area.
(S3.19) hearing
protection.
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RISK OF INJURY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Tools left
• Remove air hose
unattended, or
with the air hose
attached can be
activated by unau-
thorized persons
leading to their
injury or injury to
others.
• Air tools can propel
• Use only parts,
loose objects or
other materials
throughout the
work area.
• Keep work area
• Keep work area
• Air tools can
• Remove air hose
become activated
by accident during
maintenance or tool
• Never carry the tool
changes.
• Avoid unintentional
• Repair service
• A wrench or a key
• Remove adjusting
that is left attached
to a rotating part of
the tool increases
the risk of personal
injury.
• Using inflato
• DO NOT use
nozzles for duster
applications can
cause serious
injury.
• Air tools can cause
• Use clamps or
the work piece to
move upon contact
leading to injury.
• Loss of control of
• Never operate tool
the tool can lead to
injury to self or oth-
ers.
• Don't overreach.
• Keep handles dry,
• Stay alert. Watch
• Poor quality,
• Always use tool
improper, or
damaged tools
such as grinding
wheels, chisels,
• Never use tools
sockets, drill, etc.,
can fly apart
during operation,
propelling particles
• Use only impact
throughout the
work area causing
serious injury.
• Do not apply exces-
when tool is not in
use and store tool
in a secure location
away from reach
of children and/or
untrained users.
fasteners, and
accessories recom-
mended by the
manufacturer.
clean and free of
clutter. Keep
children and others
away from work
area during opera-
tion of the tool.
well lit.
to lubricate, add, or
replace sockets.
by the hose.
starting. Don't carry
hooked-up tool with
finger on trigger.
should be done
only by an autho-
rized service repre-
sentative.
keys and wrench
before turning
the tool on.
inflator nozzles for
duster applications.
other devices
to prevent
movement.
while under the
influence of drugs
or alcohol.
Keep proper footing
and balance at all
times.
clean, and free from
oil and grease.
what you are doing.
Use common
sense. Do not
operate tool when
you are tired.
attachments rated
for the speed of
the power tool.
which have been
dropped, impacted
or damaged by use.
grade sockets on an
impact wrench.
sive force to thetool
let the tool perform
the work.