Jacks (Download) JACKS What is a jack? A jack is mechanical device used to lift heavy loads or apply great forces. Jacks employ a screw thread or hydraulic cylinder to apply very high linear forces. Different type of jacks OSHA Subpart I section 1926.305 recognizes three kinds of jacks. Lever and Ratchet Screw Hydraulic Lever […]

Horseplay (Download) Horseplay 1 Horseplay – What is it ? When an individual lacks focus on their current tasks and starts goofing around Engaging in a playful manner that usually disregards all safety precautions 2 HORSEPLAY 3 Examples of Horseplay Example of Horseplay in Construction Source : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1T8JfGVo-M&feature=related 4 How is it Reported ? OSHA […]

Hedge Trimmers (Download) Hedge Trimmer Safety Types of Hedge Trimmers Standard Hedge Trimmer Extended Length Hedge Trimmer Used for shrubs and small trees Generally 30- 40” Blades Used for trimming tall shrubs and s mall- mid size trees Generally 20- 30” Blades 42” arm length History of Hedge Trimmers In the past, garden shrubs and […]

Hand Trucks (Download) Hand Trucks Assortment of Heavy Duty Hand Trucks: These durable, yet lightweight hand trucks are built to handle loads of up to 600 lbs. Source: Wheeled Hand Truck.” HandTrucks.com, the leading source for Hand Trucks, Utility Carts, Dollies, Hand Truck Wheels and Pallet Jacks . Web. 12 Apr 2011. .” target=”_blank”>http://www.awdc.net/awdc_files/file/OSHA-Lessons/37_Materials_Handling_and_Storage.pdf>. 4 […]

Front End Loaders (Download) Front End Loaders What is a Front End Loader? A Front End Loader is a type of tractor, usually wheeled, sometimes on tracks, that has a front mounted bucket connected to the end of two arms to scoop loose debris or material such as dirt, sand or gravel. The loader then […]

Drill Press (Download) Drill Press http:// www.redmond-machinery.com/delta_17-965.htm Types of Drill Press Traditional Drill Press The floor-standing drill press is large, with a more powerful motor than a hand held drill. The drill press is versatile, and designed for different shops, factories, and industrial applications. The platform is usually bolted or clamped to the surface below […]

Dozer (Download) Dozers Source: http://www.cat.com/equipment/track-type-tractors/small-track-type-tractors Description of a Dozer A dozer is a tractor like machine with a blade attached to the front used to push dirt, rock, debris, and other materials. Dozers come in a variety of sizes depending on the need of the job. There are two types of dozers, wheeled and crawler. […]

Cold (Download) COLD WEATHER Construction of Twins Baseball Stadium – Minneapolis, MN 1 Cold Weather: Definition Varies by region of the country “Cold” temperatures < 40 o F “Cool” temperatures (40 - 60 o F) Temperature information inferred from www.cdc.gov Taken from www.go-explore-trans.org 2 Common Cold Weather Elements Rain, freezing rain, snow, sleet, ice, and […]

Chiggers (Download) Chiggers 1 What are Chiggers? Chiggers are often referred to as “ Red Bugs” Chiggers are the larvae of harvest mites They go through 4 stages of life Egg, Larva, Nymph and Adult Chiggers are barely visible to the naked eye, they are about 1/150 th of an inch in length Adult mites […]

Axes (Download) Axes 1 Axe – Definition An implement consisting of a heavy metal wedge-shaped head with one or two cutting edges and a relatively long wooden handle; used for chopping wood and felling trees. http://www.answers.com/topic/axe-1 2 History of the Axe The first true hafted axe dates back to before 6000 BC. Early axes had […]