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5
Safety
Workplace Hazards
• Slips, trips and falls are major
causes of workplace injury. Keep
work area clean, uncluttered,
ventilated, and illuminated.
• Be aware of slippery surfaces
caused by the use of the tool and
also of trip hazards caused by
the air line.
• For overhead work, safety
helmets must be worn. The
increased risks to the operator
and others must be assessed
and reduced to a safe level.
• Keep others at a safe distance
from your work area or ensure
they use appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment.
• This tool is not designed for
use in potentially explosive
atmospheres including those
caused by fumes, dust or near
flammable materials.
• This tool is not insulated
against electric shock.
Be aware of buried, hidden
or other hazards in your work
environment. Do not contact
damage cords, conduits, pipes or
hoses that may contain electrical
wires, explosive gases or
harmful liquids.
Projectile Hazards
• Always wear eye protection
when operating or performing
maintenance on this tool. The
grade of protection required
should be assessed for each use
and may include impact-resistant
glasses with side shields,
goggles, or a full face shield over
those glasses.
• Ensure work pieces are secure.
Use clamps or vises to hold work
piece whenever possible.
• Failure of the work piece or
accessories can generate high-
velocity projectiles.
Noise Hazards
• Always wear hearing protection
when operating this tool.
• Exposure to high noise levels
can cause permanent, disabling
hearing loss and other problems
such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing,
whistling or humming in the
ears). Therefore, risk assessment
and the implementation of
appropriate controls for these
hazards are essential.
Safety
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