| A | B |
|---|
| Over confidence | can cause a person to lost respect for a tool and what it can do for you. |
| When carrying something long through a shop | get help and plan your route. |
| Electric cord inspection | check for nicks, cuts, cracks or burn marks. |
| A "mushroomed" tool | will chip more easily when struck. |
| Car batteries | can explode and easily blind you. |
| ARC, MIG, TIG welding | give off dangerous ultraviolet radiation. |
| Jewelry, loose clothing, long hair | can get caught and pull you into a running machine. |
| Pinch points | can crush fingers and toes. |
| Alcohol and other drugs, fumes, emotional upset, illnes | can affect your reaction time, balance and judgment. |
| Spills | should be cleaned up or dealt with immediately. |
| When working with electricity, | beware of and avoid moisture. |
| To avoid back injury, | bend knees, flex stomach and lift with your leg muscles. |
| Every time you use a tool, | inspect it. |
| The first time you use a tool, | get instruction. |
| Regular glasses, sun glasses or contact lenses, | are not good eye protection. |
| Before using a chemical, | read the label, know what it is and what to do in case of an accident. |
| When an unprotected bystander is present, | don't start work. |
| Goggles with splash proof vents | will keep splashing chemicals out of your eyes. |
| Metal being cut, drilled or shaped in any way | can become hot enough to burn you. |
| Machine guards, guides and other safety devices | should not be ignored or disconnected. |
| A tool that has had the ground plug cut off | could give you an electric shock and should not be used. |
| Carry tools | by the handle, sharp end down. |
| A face shield alone | does not assure you of eye protection when worn without safety glasses underneath. |
| Dull tools | can be more dangerous than sharp ones. |
| Flammable materials | should be stored separately, away from heat, sparks and flame. |
