WHAT’S AT STAKE

Portable power drills are one of our most useful tools and, with care, they can be among the safest. But electric drills can be dangerous if not handled carefully.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

IDENTIFY POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF POWER DRILLS

• The Drill. Is it clean? If it’s dirty or rusty, tag it and return it to supply for maintenance. Make sure the drill speed is proper for the job.
• The Drill Bit. Be sure it’s set straight in the jaws. Hold up the drill and turn it on for a moment. The bit should run perfectly true without any wobble. If it […]

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