Electrical Occupational Safety Tools

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Electrical occupational safety tools. Includes references that provide information related to electrical in construction including osha s electrical construction regulations hazard recogition possible solutions and additional resources. Electrical hazards an attendant shall be stationed to warn and protect employees. Dropping tools accidental touching condensation material failure corrosion. Use only tools and equipment with non conducting handles when working on electrical devices.

Check electric tools to ensure that a tool with a 3 prong plug has an approved 3 wire cord and is grounded. 1918 69 tools construction industry 29 cfr 1926 1926 subpart i tools hand and power 1926 300 general requirements 1926 301 hand tools 1926 302 power operated hand tools 1926 303 abrasive wheels and tools 1926 304 woodworking tools 1926 305 jacks lever and ratchet screw and hydraulic 1926 306 air receivers. Never carry a tool by the cord. This tool identifies overlaps between existing osha standards that may apply to your workplace and action items described in the recommended practices for safety and health programs.

Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. These requirements overlap with the guideline s core elements of management leadership worker participation hazard identification and assessment education and training. Disconnect tools when not in use before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits etc. The three prong plug should be plugged in a properly grounded 3 pole outlet.

Occupational safety and health administration u s. There are differences between the ppe suggested for use with hand tools and the ppe suggested for safe power tool use. If an adapter must be used to accommodate a two hole receptacle the adapter wire must be attached to a known functioning ground. Store electric tools in a dry place when not in use.

Use gloves and appropriate safety footwear when using electric tools. This rule is very easy to forget especially when you are showing some electrical part pointing with metallic pencil. Osha s electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock electrocution fires and explosions. Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations unless they are approved for that purpose.

Keep cords away from heat oil and sharp edges including the cutting surface of a power saw or drill. Metals and generally water are conductors. Operate electric tools within their design limitations.