Power Tool Safety Precautions
Power tools pack a lot of muscle to penetrate through concrete. No doubt, you've heard many of these rules before, but they're worth repeating:
- Tool accessories can get hot during use. Avoid contact with skin, and wear gloves or use a cloth to remove them.
- Wear hearing protection when using the tool for long stretches of time.
- Always wear safety goggles or other eye protection to keep any flying concrete fragments or dust from your eyes.
- Wear a dust mask or respirator when involved in grinding or demolition work that generates airborne dust or debris.
- When operating hammer drills or demolition hammers, wear cushioned gloves to reduce vibration. Also take frequent breaks to limit exposure.
- Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the tool can cause electric shock.
- Never attempt to operate hammer drills, demolition hammers, or grinders with one hand. Always hold both handles for maximum control.
- Before using a concrete grinder, inspect the grinding wheel for chips, cracks, or missing segments. Replace damaged or worn wheels immediately, and always operate the grinder with the guard in place.
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