PHYSICAL PLANT SAFETY MANUAL

Safety Manual
1st Page

Introduction to Safety

General Work Habits

Clothing & Personal Protective Equipment

Work Area Houskeeping

Asbestos

Hand & Power Tools

Equipment & Machinery

Tag-Out Procedure

Fire Protection

Welding

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Electrical

Construction

Ladders & Scaffolding

Back Safety

Lifting

Vehicle Safety

Work Area Safety Awareness

Emergency Procedures

Off-the-Job Safety

Safety Equipment

Employee Statement

Updated April 2001

Hand & Power Tools

Always know how to properly use hand and power tools before starting the job by following operating instructions and using the proper accessories. If you are unfamiliar with how a tool operates or is to be used, get the advice and instruction of your supervisor or the Tool Room attendant as appropriate.

Tools should not be used for other than their intended use.

Keep all cutting tools sharp.

Tools shall be kept in a safe condition without broken or damaged parts.

Never use tools which have burred or mushroomed heads and never carry loose tools in your pockets.

If tools or equipment are found to be faulty, report them to your supervisor and return the equipment to the Tool Room or appropriate department for repair.

When possible, pull on a hand tool rather than push since it can slip and cause a serious cut or bruise.

Never leave hand tools lying around loose where they may fall on someone below.

Non-sparking, non-magnetic tools are provided for your use in the Tool Room. They shall be used in areas such as grain storage, sewers, steam tunnels, spray-paint booths, radar unit locations, and rooms with electromagnets.

Remember, use the right tool for the job.

"I never thought a chisel could be that sharp," he said cuttingly.