Safety Warnings

Projectile Hazards of Rotary Tools

• Always wear impact resistant eye and face protection when involved with or near the operation of a rotary tool

Breathing Hazards

• Proper breathing protection must be worn when working with materials which produce airborne particles.

Noise Hazards

• Hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to excessive sound levels. Use hearing protection as recommended by your employer or OSHA regulation (see 29 CFR part 1910).

Vibration Hazards

• Repetitive work motions, awkward positions and exposure to vibration may be harmful to your hands and arms. If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin occurs, stop using tools and consult a physician.

Entanglement Hazards

• To reduce the risk of injury from entanglement, do not wear loose clothing when using rotating accessories.

Additional Hazards

• Slip/trip/fall is a major cause of serious injury or death. Beware of excess hose cord left on the walking or work surface.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be physically fit to perform job tasks, and handle the bulk, weight and power of the tool.
• Deburring tools should be used to reduce risk of cuts and abrasions due to burrs.
• Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges.

For additional safety information consult:

•  Your employer, union and / or trade association.
• “Safety Code for Portable Air Tools” (ANSI B186.l), available at the time of printing from Global Engineering Documents at http://global.ihs.com/, or call 1 800 854 7179. In case of difficulty in obtaining ANSI standards, contact ANSI via http://www.ansi.org/
• Further occupational health and safety information can be obtained from the following web sites:

http://www.osha.gov (USA)
http://europe.osha.eu.int (Europe)