Electrical Occupational Safety Tools

Osha office of training and education electrical elbasic1 1 95 3 electrical materials a material that contains many free electrons and is capable of carrying an electric current is called a conductor.

Electrical occupational safety tools.

Osha s electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock electrocution fires and explosions. Never carry a tool by the cord. Power tools present more hazards than hand tools due to the speed at which they operate and the potential for the user to come into contact with the power source electrical pneumatic hydraulic etc. Metals and generally water are conductors.

Operate electric tools within their design limitations. If an adapter must be used to accommodate a two hole receptacle the adapter wire must be attached to a known functioning ground. Includes references that provide information related to electrical in construction including osha s electrical construction regulations hazard recogition possible solutions and additional resources. Use gloves and appropriate safety footwear when using electric tools.

Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. 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. Check electric tools to ensure that a tool with a 3 prong plug has an approved 3 wire cord and is grounded. Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations unless they are approved for that purpose.

Disconnect tools when not in use before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits etc. There are differences between the ppe suggested for use with hand tools and the ppe suggested for safe power tool use. Dropping tools accidental touching condensation material failure corrosion. Store electric tools in a dry place when not in use.

Electrical hazards an attendant shall be stationed to warn and protect employees. The three prong plug should be plugged in a properly grounded 3 pole outlet. Occupational safety and health administration u s. This rule is very easy to forget especially when you are showing some electrical part pointing with metallic pencil.

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. Keep cords away from heat oil and sharp edges including the cutting surface of a power saw or drill. Gold silver aluminum and copper are all good conductors.