Top 10 Power Tool Safety Tips

From time to time the most experienced builder or home DIYer needs notified once or twice about the capacity of their tools along with their safety.   What may start out as a small task or a project that you have perfected once again…could just rapidly become a large crisis if you use electric power tools carelessly.  At Malone Home Center in Greenville our tool, power tool, and equipment supply area is filled with the most modern sanders, drills, saws and more.  Handy in all plains of power for the routine do it yourselfer, or the full-time pro contractor.

Power tools do get powered by many outlets; chain drives, hydraulic belts, compressed air, and electricity. Knowing the power tools’ power might help keep you protected and safe. See below the 10 ten power tool safety tips to keep you secured:

1. Always use the power tools within their construction limitations. Be sure to view the handbook before beginning with any tool, to establish that you are using it correctly.
2. Without exception double-check that you have the appropriate footwear, eyewear, and gloves for safety reasons.
3. Make sure that cords are not a danger from tripping.
4. Survey for any damage on the tool and cords.
5. Keep the work or project area dry and clean to escape from falling and slipping while working on the project.
6. Some word of advice, do not use old electrical tools that are not double-insulated or have a 3-pronged cord that can be plugged into a grounded receptacle.
7. Do not surpass the design limitation of the tool.
8. Make use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or an assured grounding program.
9. Do not use electric tools in damp or wet conditions unless they are approved to be used around those type of surroundings.
10. And ultimately, constantly and carefully unplug the power tool, by taking your time and carefully unplugging the cord by not yanking on it.

Some Notes:

If you run a electrical tool in a wet work environment you might run the danger of getting electrically shocked. This can lead to injuries, burns, and more.

If your job site consists of being on a ladder or way up high, some kind of electrical shock, even a mini one might cause falls off the building or ladder. L

To support and help scale down this risk, make sure the electrical tool has a three-wire cord with a ground plugged into a grounded receptacle, be double insulated, or powered by a low-voltage isolation transformer for extra safety and security.

 

Being protected and safe in your project or construction space is truly important to the workers at Malone Home Center. We want you to complete the project and to be casualty free! Do not forget tip #2 and that’s being sure that you have the appropriate safety equipment for any project. Also, do not forget to have the voltage extension cords in assorted sizes handy in your toolbox. Everyone of these things can be found in the electrical and power tool department at your local Malone Home Center in Greenville. Walk on in and ask questions as you like or give us a call today!