Hydrauliccrane (Download) HYDRUALIC BOOM CRANE SAFETY 1 What is a Hydraulic Boom Crane? A crane with a telescoping boom 2 History of the Crane in Construction The earliest use of cranes can be dated back to the 6 th Century BC by the Greeks. Cranes have evolved throughout the history of construction as man’s needs […]

HydExcavators (Download) Hydraulic Excavators 1 How it’s used Hydraulic excavators, also called diggers, are used for a variety of applications. These high-performance excavators are especially useful for work areas that are more confined and less amenable to conventional equipment. Hydraulic excavators are used in applications ranging from the construction of roads and pipelines to mining […]

Hoe-Garden (Download) Garden Hoes 1 What is a Garden Hoe? Dictionary.com defines a garden hoe as: a long-handled implement having a thin, flat blade usually set transversely, used to break up the surface of the ground, destroy weeds, etc. Source: Dictionary.com Picture: Clip Art 2 History of Garden Hoes Forked sticks were the earliest known […]

Hedgers (Download) HEDGERS 1 What is a Hedger? A type of agricultural or garden tool to use to trim hedges, and plants. Type of hedgers: Stand alone : this type could be either power driven or manual. The power driven uses gasoline or electricity. Tractor mounted : this type is more used for pruning of plants […]

Hedge Shears (Download) Hedge Shears “Power-Lever® Hedge Shears ( FiberComp ®)” Fiskars Lawn And Garden – Browse Products – Fiskers.com. 2011. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/books/summer3.htm> 17 Think Safety Work Safely 18

HandShovels (Download) Hand Shovels highfillperformancegroup.com 1 What is a Shovel Definition: – an implement consisting of a broad blade or scoop attached to a long handle, used for taking up, removing, or throwing loose matter, such as earth, snow, or coal. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/shovel http://www.remlr.com/photos/CES/shoveltypes.jpg 2 History of Shovels Early shovels were discarded ox scapula (or shoulder […]

HandSaws (Download) Handsaw Safety Background A handsaw is a tool used in woodworking and carpentry. Used to cut pieces of wood into different shapes. This is usually done in order to join the pieces together and create a wooden structure or system. They operate by having a series of sharp teeth that are harder than […]

Hand Planes (Download) Hand Planes 1 Hand Planes A hand plane is commonly used in woodworking to make wood flatter, thinner, and smoother. The tool consists of a sharpened edge, or cutting blade, attached to a firm body. The cutter, also referred to as a sole, is set at a fixed angle. This angle, when […]

Hacksaws (Download) HACKSAWS 1 Description A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw with a blade under tension in a frame. Used for cutting materials such as metal or bone. Standard Hacksaws 2 Hand-Held Hacksaws Consists of : metal arch and handle Pins (for attaching a narrow disposable blade) Screw (used to put thin blade under tension) […]

Grinders (Download) Grinders History Fixed grinders have been around for centuries. Originally used for sharpening cutting tools such as knives, swords , and axes. Angle grinders evolved much later and have attachments making it a more versatile tool. Types Bench Grinder Angle Grinder Bench Grinder Used for finer more intricate work. Sharpening chisels and knives. […]