Work Area and Tool Condition
Work Area Housekeeping
Maintaining a clean and organized worksite is essential for promoting safety. Removing clutter, debris, and tripping hazards helps reduce the risk of accidents, falls, and injuries.
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Keep work area and tools clean. Dirty, greasy, and oily tools and floors can cause accidents.
- Clean and put away all unneeded tools and materials.
- Workplace floors must be kept as clean and dry as possible to prevent accidental slips with or around dangerous hand tools.
- Clean up spills and scraps from the floor and equipment.
- Keep paths to exits clear. If conditions are dusty, use a respirator.
Tool Conditions
Always keep the cutting-edge tools sharp. Dull cutting-edge tools are dangerous as they require excessive pressure and hammering to make them cut.
- When cutting, always cut away from the body.
- Before using any cutting tool, remove nails or other objects that might destroy the tool's cutting edge.
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1-11. What should a worker do when using a cutting tool?
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