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810 Hand and Power Tool Safety
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Moving Parts

As we mentioned in the list of unsafe work practices, do not wear gloves when operating bench grinders and other equipment with rotating parts because the gloves can get caught causing serious injury.

Employee using a power saw
Don't wear gloves when operating tools with rotating parts.

Gloves can also get caught while using drill presses, lathes, mills, and table saws.

Tools with parts that move back and forth (transverse) motion such as sanders and polishers can also cause "caught-in" injuries.

Loose fitting gloves can also increase the probability that they will get caught in rotating parts. Always make sure gloves are properly sized no matter what tools you're using.

Gloves aren't the only worry. Jewelry (rings, necklaces, etc.), loose clothing (long sleeve shirts, unbuttoned shirts, etc.), and long hair can also get caught in moving parts. Take off jewelry, wear short sleeve shirts, and tie up or net long hair to prevent getting caught in moving parts.

Remember a tool that has a rotating component, weighs more than you, or has a gap that gloves, jewelry,loose clothing, or hair could get sucked into, could kill you.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-5. When operating power tools, _____.