Risk of electric shock
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• | Using air tools to attach electrical wiring may result in | • | Never use nailer/staplers to attach electrical wiring |
| electrocution or death. |
| while energized. |
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• | Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal | • | Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as |
| parts of the tool “live” and may result in electrocution |
| pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an |
| or death. |
| increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. |
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• | Fasteners coming in contact with hidden electrical | • | Thoroughly investigate the workpiece for possible |
| wiring may cause electrocution or death. |
| hidden wiring before performing work. |
Risk of entanglement
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• Tools which contain moving elements, or drive other | • | Never wear loose fitting clothes, or apparel which | |
moving tools, such as grinding wheels, sockets, sanding |
| contains loose straps or ties, etc. which could become | |
discs, etc. can become entangled in hair, clothing, |
| entangled in moving parts of the tool. | |
jewellery and other loose objects, resulting in severe | • | Remove any jewellery, watches, identifications, | |
injury. | |||
| bracelets, necklaces, etc. which might become caught | ||
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| by the tool. | |
| • | Keep hands away from moving parts. Tie up or cover | |
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| long hair. | |
| • | Always wear proper fitting clothing and other safety | |
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Risk of cut or burns
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• Tools which cut, shear, drill, staple, punch, chisel, etc. | • Keep the working part of the tool away from hands and |
are capable of causing serious injury | body. |
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