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Safety rules sheet metal trucks.
Osha safety and health bulletin 2003 september 30.
Standing climbing bending and squatting may be required for long periods.
Avoid cutting sheet metal in dark rooms so that you can oversee your work carefully.
Always wear safety glasses.
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You can use this power tool for drilling holes or in place of a screwdriver on surfaces such as wood and metal.
Sheet metal parts with a minimum of 0 9mm to 20mm in thickness can be manufactured.
To be safe while handling sheet metal keep these tips in mind.
A power drill is a handy tool that saves a lot of effort and time.
Metal fabricators typically need eye and face protection from flying particles molten metal liquid chemicals chemical gases or vapors harmful light radiation and infectious materials.
Maintain your overall health and fitness level because sheet metal work can require crawling into tight spaces and areas for installations.
Treat all overhead power lines and communication cables as energized and stay at least 10 feet 3 meters away.
Be aware of overhead clearance and overhead objects including ceilings.
Do not override hydraulic mechanical or electrical safety devices.
Given the significant number of young workers employed especially during the summer months osha and wage and hour division whd believe that it is important to remind all employers of the regulations that prohibit workers under 18 years of age from.
Ensure your tools work properly before using them on sheet metal.
Even if you re used to working with sheet metal shears it s important to remember to work slowly and not get so confident that you try cutting the sheet.
Always wearing heavy duty gloves when handling sheet metal.
Do not position aerial lifts between overhead hazards if possible.
Watch for unguarded and open roof and floor openings common fall hazards for sheet metal workers.
Light can make a big difference when it comes to the safety of using sheet metal shears.
Power drills operate on electricity and can be corded or cordless.
Because sheet metal parts are manufactured from a single sheet of metal the part must maintain a uniform wall thickness.
When designing parts for laser cutting one should not make holes smaller than the thickness of the material.
Full face shields may also be needed to protect their face from these hazards.
