Grooming
Protect your hair, scalp, and head. Pull back long hair in a band or a cap to keep it from getting caught in tools or moving parts.
Be extremely careful with long hair when using a drills, lathes, or other equipment with rotating parts. If your hair gets caught, the rotating part will not stop, and a serious injury or fatality is likely.
Operating Controls and Switches
Power tools must be fitted with many types of control safety switches, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. They are extremely hazardous when used improperly. The types of power tools are determined by their power source: electric, pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated.
Trigger Switch: The most common type of control switch found on most power tools is the trigger switch. Found on drills, saws, and sanders, it is easy to use with one hand. However, the worker must be careful not to turn on the tool accidentally. It may also be difficult to change the speed or direction of the tool.
Rocker Switch: The rocker switch is another common type of control switch. Rocker switches are larger than trigger switches and are often found on power tools with two handles, such as saws and routers. Rocker switches are easy to use and allow you to control the tool with one hand. However, keeping the tool from turning on accidentally can be difficult.
Toggle Switch: Toggle switches are often found on power tools with a single handle, such as drills and saws. They allow you to control a tool with one hand and help keep you from accidentally turning tools on.
Rotary Switch: Like toggle switches, these switches are also on power tools with a single handle, are easy to use, allow you to control the tool with one hand, and help keep you from accidentally turning tools on.
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3-3. When working with a drill press what must you do if you have long hair?
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