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CARTRIDGE TOOLS CARTRIDGE TOOLS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Cartridge fixing tools have the advantage of potability, and of speed in operation. However in the wrong hands, they can main, If not kill and their effect is not necessarily confined to the firing area. In trained and competent hands these tools are safe. HAZARDS Penetration of soft materials Ricochet where material is brittle or of an uneven consistency S.. 2023. 3. 8.
VIBRATORY RAMMER MACHINE VIBRATORY RAMMER MACHINE BACKGROUND INFORMATION Vibratory Rammers are used throughout Civil Engineering to compact everything form cohesive soil to backfill HAZARDS Vibration Noise Manual Handling Overturning Fire HEALTH AND SAFETY POINTS All oepratives using Vibratory Rammer must be properly trained All operatives must only use the accessories or attachment provided with the Rammer Never operat.. 2023. 3. 8.
WORKING WITH COMPRESSED AIR TOOLS WORKING WITH COMPRESSED AIR TOOLS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Compressed air is delivered at high pressures. If it enters the body it can rupture internal organs and cause death. Any form of horseplay should be expressly forbidden under all circumstances. Tools with compressed air include concrete breakers, rock drills, air grinders, tampers and wood borers. HAZARDS Noise from damaged or fractured ho.. 2023. 3. 8.
CHAINS AND LIFTING GEAR CHAINS AND LIFTING GEAR BACKGROUND INFORMATION The term 'lifting gear' or 'lifting tackle', covers any piece of equipment used for lifting, that is between the load to be lifted, and the lifting appliance's hook. This covers items such as chain slings, wire rope slings, fibre strops, eye bolts, and shackles, All these items must be in perfect working order, color coded inspected and hold a curre.. 2023. 3. 7.
ABRASIVE WHEELS ABRASIVE WHEELS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Cut off wheels, are commonly known as 'disc cutters', 'stilh saws' or 'spinners'. They are hand-held versatile tool, that can be extremely dangerous in the hands of an untrained person. It is therefore essential that potential users are trained in both use of the tool and how to safely change the disc. It is a requirement of the Abrasive Wheels Regulations .. 2023. 3. 7.
PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Portable electric equipment and cables are subject to harsh conditions and rough use. Equipment is likely to be damaged and may become dangerous. Modern double insulated tools are well protected, but thier cables and plugs are still vulnerable to damage and should be regularly checked. It is essential that the type of equipment selected is suitable .. 2023. 3. 7.
HAND TOOLS HAND TOOLS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Hand tools, in this context, refer to those tools for which the hand provides the motive force, ie picks, shovels, axes, crowbars, wrenches, saws, chisels, hammers, screwdrivers, etc. These tools, by themselves, are incapable of causing accidents, although some poorly designed tools may be inherently dangerous, Therefore, accidents with them tend to arise from h.. 2023. 3. 7.
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