TOOLS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I used to throw every box and manual that I found unused or not utilized. They are hazardous to my store room. They will be breeding places or food for insects, bugs, cockroaches, lizards, spiders, moth, termites and every pestering pest. I hate them, pest! I hate them. Unfortunately, their foods are storing lots of information, specification and even manuals for my tools. I am one of those, who rarely read these instructions. Those are needed usually when there’s something uncommon happen, happens. Digging my trash bin, I manage to salvage a copy of badly torn of General Safety Instructions. Collecting them, and compiling them into one big bad list of General Safety Instructions for Power Tools. Much of these guidelines are common sense, and it is also common for common people like me to be uncommon sense at common times. So I wish to remind myself and common people like me by writing them out again. Here they are:-

The General Safety:

Warning! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, accidents, fire or injury.

Work area safety:

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accident.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools creates sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety:

1. Power tool must plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock and damaging the tool.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operation a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Personal safety:

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dusk mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any unwanted object near the work place and power tool before turning on. A wrench left attached on the power tool or wood excess on stuck on the power tools may result to accidents.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This will enable better control and firm grip of the power tool in all time during operation.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing and jewelry.  Loose clothes, jewelry and long hair can be caught in moving parts.