RISk fROM flyING OBJeCTS
WhaT Can happen
• Air powered equipment and
power tools are capable of
propelling materials such as
metal chips, saw dust, and
other debris at high speed,
which could result in
serious eye injury.
• Compressed air can be
hazardous. The air stream
can cause injury to soft tissue
areas such as eyes, ears, etc.
Particles or objects
propelled by the stream
can cause injury.
• Tool attachments can be
come loose or break and fly
apart propelling particles at
the operator and others
in the work area.
hoW To preVenT IT
• Always wear ansI Z87.1
Can/Csa Z94.3 approved
safety glasses with side
shields.
• Never leave operating tool
unattended. Disconnect air
hose when tool is not in use.
• For additional protection use
an approved face shield in
addition to safety glasses.
• Make sure that any
attachments are
securely assembled.
WhaT Can happen
• Tools which cut, shear,
drill, punch, chisel, etc.,
are capable of causing
serious injury.
WhaT Can happen
• Tools which contain moving
elements, or drive other
moving tools such as grinding
wheels, sockets, sanding
discs,etc., can become
entangled in hair, clothing,
jewelry and other loose
objects, resulting
in severe injury.
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RISk Of CUT OR BURNS
hoW To preVenT IT
• Keep the working part
of the tool away from
hands and body.
RISk Of eNTANGleMeNT
hoW To preVenT IT
• Never wear loose fitting
clothes, or apparel which
contains loose straps or ties,
etc., which could become
entangled in moving parts
of the tool.
• Remove any jewelry, watches,
identifications, bracelets,
necklaces, etc., which might
become caught by the tool.
• Keep hands away from moving
parts. Tie up or cover long hair.
• Always wear proper fitting
clothing and other safety
equipment when
using this tool.