𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒

 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅  𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞/ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥

A mains Power tool is a Power tool that gets plugged into a Main.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒕?

You are Most Likely to use on around a Job site, School, and at a Building, Designing e.t.c. Main area.

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟑 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝. 

Impact Driver

Drill Driver

Reciprocating Saw

𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆/𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓.

I used The two different Drivers to set up a fence for My grand Mothers house.
The Reciprocating saw I used to help my Great grandad (with him also holding it) when we were working at The Little rakia huts (Pacifica Drive) I dont really know what we were making and I was 6 at the time.

𝔾𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝕤𝕒𝕗𝕖𝕥𝕪 𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕥𝕪.

What to look for….
We should look around the tools, Make sure they are safe and Usable, Also look at the sockets. Have a Small wift to make sure there is no Flammmiblic sign. Look at the Plug and Exenstension cord to make sure there is no Cuts, Exposed wires. Also Make sure it is a Dryland area where u are using the tools (Sunny outdoors, Dry Indoors)

What do I do if something is wrong? ( Fault Reporting )

If there was a Hazard, I would Shut off all tools, Contact the Supervisor and Explain the issue, I would also Depending on the scenario, Contact Fire/Emergency services.  I would if i had to Evacuate everyone (Cord gets exposed to water) and also Rainy days Contact supervisor to push back a day or 2.

 General hazards and dangers of mains powered power  tool

𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕓𝕪 “ℝℂ𝔻” 𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕥 𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕥?

An RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device that is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live, such as a bare wire. It can also provide some protection against electrical fires.

What is meant by “Double Insulation” Why is it important

Double insulation is a Power tool that has More than one wrap over the Power cord. This can also mean it has multiple Insulations added into the house/Worksite.

Safety checks and safe working practices when using a mains-powered tool

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• Inspect tools for any damage prior to each use.
• Check the handle and body casing of the tool for cracks or other damage.
• If the tool has auxiliary or double handles, check to see that they are installed securely.
• Inspect cords for defects: check the power cord for cracking, fraying, and other signs of wear or faults in the cord insulation.
• Check for damaged switches and ones with faulty trigger locks.
• Inspect the plug for cracks and for missing, loose or faulty prongs.

Hazards and dangers of extension cords

Why are extension cords a safety hazard? If the extension cord is covered, heat is unable to escape and could result in a fire. Make sure extension cords are visible and if at all possible, not running across highly trafficked areas. They can be a trip hazard for people walking through the area.

Safe Use of extension cords

Position an extension lead carefully to prevent any risk of damage. If the cable has to cross a pathway, cover it with a rubber protector strip. Always check that leads, plugs and sockets are undamaged. Always check the extension lead plug contains the correctly rated fuse for the equipment being used.
Another way is by Using an RCD Extension Cord.

General PPE when using mains-powered tools: Must wear: Eye protection, Appropriate footwear Hearing Protection Protective Clothing like Overalls