A. General Requirements
Machine guarding will be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from injury as a result of coming in contact with moving parts in the mechanical motions of the machines.
Machine guarding will be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from injury as a result of coming in contact with moving parts in the mechanical motions of the machines.
Use the correct tool for the task at hand. Keep landscaping tools in good condition. Use tools in the manner they are intended to be used. Store tools in a safe place. A safe cutting tool is one that is sharp and clean. Tool handles should be smooth and strong. Shovels, spades, and other digging tools should have parts that are smooth and properly shaped.
Read the operator's manual carefully before switching on the tool. If a tool is equipped with a three-hole grounded receptacle, a three-wire extension cord should be used.
Never use electrical power tools in the rain or when grass or shrubs are wet. Do not abuse the flexible electric cord. The cord should be draped over the shoulder while the tool is in operation. Never carry a tool by the receptacle. Always us a cord heavy enough to carry proper current. Be sure to avoid cutting the cord with the tool or equipment.
When using the trimmer: (1) get into a comfortable position, (2) use both hands, (3) avoid cramped spaces, (4) take your time; do not force the work, and (5) do not overreach or lean off of a stepladder. When you leave, even for a coffee break, take the trimmer with you if there is any chance that some unauthorized person might try using them.
All hand and portable powered tools and equipment will be maintained in a safe condition free of worn or defective parts.
All portable powered tools capable of receiving guards and/or are designed to accommodate guards will be equipped with such guards so as to prevent the operator from having any part of his/her body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.
a. Woodworking tools -- Hand-held, power-driven woodworking tools will be provided with "deadman" control, such as a spring actuated switch, valve, or equivalent device so that power will be automatically shut-off whenever the operator releases the control.
b. Electric tools (general) -- Portable electric tools which are held in the hand shall be equipped with switches of a type which must be manually held in closed position. (See Appendix A: Lockout/ Tagout Manual at the end of this Campus Safety and Health Manual for proper lockout/tagout procedures.)
Gasoline is made for one purpose--to create an explosion, thereby releasing energy for power. When used improperly, gasoline can cause death and destruction. The following points should be followed when handling gasoline:
NOTE: Gasoline powered mowers and tractors should meet the standards of American National Standard B71.1, Safety Specifications for Power Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors.