The safe way to work with a sharp or cutting tool is to concentrate on the task at hand, making straight, even cuts without rocking, prying or twisting the tool. Hammering or applying excessive force or pressure to sharp and cutting tools can cause them to slip. Keep in mind, that some materials or outdoor conditions can also make tools slippery. Workers need to be careful when transporting and storing sharp tools.
Workers should be instructed not to carry a sharp tool in their pocket; to use a sheath, belt or apron; and when there is a pause in work, to hold the tool at their sides but a safe distance from their body. When walking with a sharp tool, the tool should be carried with the blade down and away from the body. When climbing with a sharp tool, tool belts or buckets with hand lines should be used so workers can have both hands to grip the ladder.
When passing a sharp or cutting tool to another worker, tools should be passed with the hand first and the blade down; they should never be tossed from one worker to another. When sawing in wood, finish the hole from the opposite side to prevent splintering. Once the pilot drill has broken through the other side, you can use this hole to guarantee you are in line with where you have already started cutting.
Keep the drill chuck tight to prevent drill bit slippage. Keep firm grip on drill while cutting. Move the bit in and out during deep hole drilling to aid in flute clearing. Never apply sideways pressure on bit when drilling to avoid bit breakage. Reciprocating Saw Blades First decide on the length of saw blade you need for your application.
Jig Saw Blades Always wear eye protection. Thicker materials will require a blade with fewer teeth per inch and thinner materials are better cut with a blade having more teeth per inch.
This accounts for the distance the blade will be traveling up and down while cutting and makes certain that there are as many teeth as possible in the material while cutting. Bandsaw Blades Click on the link below for a pdf download of bandsaw technical tips. Bandsaw Technical Tips Metal Cutting Safety Modern metal cutting operations involve high energy, high spindle or cutter speeds, and high temperatures and cutting forces.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer Cutting and grinding is performed on many jobsites. Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Loose clothes, gloves, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep them away. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Always wear safety glasses, face shield, protective gloves, suitable protective clothing, hard hat, steel toe boots and hearing protection and dust mask if necessary.
Keep other employees away while operating power tools.
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