Portable Electric Tools The use of portable electric power tools is one of the most common occurrences on a construction project today. Workers are exposed to the use of these tools constantly. It is important to remember that electricity always seeks a path of least resistance and often that is through a defective cord into the worker’s body. This is especially true if the worker is exposed to wet weather or has been sweating. Guide for Discussion The following safety rules should be reviewed when discussing the safe use of portable electric tools: Use only equipment that is in good condition. Be sure the...

Electric Tools - Grounds for Concern Electric Tools - Each year workers suffer shock when handling electrical tools and equipment. To protect workers against the hazards of electricity, teach them the basic facts about the causes of shock and death. One of the big problems in understanding the dangers of electrical shock is the mistaken belief that only high voltages kill. It’s not the voltage that kills, but the amount of current that passes through the body. The condition and placement of the body has a lot to do with the chance of getting a shock. Water and electricity can be a...