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Hand & Portable Power Tools

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Hand & Portable Power Tools

Hand and portable power tools are dangerous if they aren't used or maintained appropriately.

EH&S teaches you how use hand and power tool safety.

Documents
Hand & Portable Power Tools Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
Hand & Portable Power Tools Program
Hand & Portable Power Tools Safety Awareness Fact Sheet
Hand & Portable Power Tools Toolbox Talk
Pneumatic Tools Safety Awareness Fact Sheet
Pneumatic Tools Toolbox Talk
External References
OSHA - Hand and Power Tools

Department Contact

John Avedian
857-270-4597
john_avedian@harvard.edu

Did You Know?

Make sure all machine safe guards are in place at all times so that moving parts are not a danger to you and other workers nearby. If machine safety guards are removed due to maintenance ensure that Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols are closely followed.

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