Documents

Various documents for safety training, development, assessment and implimentations

What Are Hand Tools?

Suggestions for choosing, maintaining and storing common hand tools. Separate section on powder-actuated fastening devices. Includes safety features and rules for use.

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What Is Eye Safety?

Descriptions of various types of eye protection--glasses, goggles, and face shields--and recommendations for using and caring for the equipment.

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What Are Electric Power Tools?

Guidelines for inspecting and using electric power tools such as drills, grinders, sanders, and saws. Information on preventing electric shock, including the care of power cords.

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Other Resources

Assured Grounding Programs and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Electric shock, and too often fatalities, occur on construction jobsites when temporary power systems are in use. All construction workers who operate power tools should receive training in the systems that safeguard them from electrical hazards.