Florida Institute of Technology Electrical Power Tools & Hydraulic Jacks Discussion

1. Are all electric power tools required to be grounded? Explain and cite the CFR 1926 section thatsupports your answer.

2. Find a catalog listing for a powder-actuated tool. What other safety standards for these tools areincluded by reference in CFR 1926?

3. When are hydraulic jacks required to be inspected? Explain and cite the CFR 1926 section thatsupports your answer.

4. What special precautions are required when welding, cutting or heating metals of toxicsignificance? Explain and cite the CFR 1926 section that supports your answer. Give twoexamples of a construction material that would contain one or more toxic metals.

5. Research a construction accident involving either tools covered in Subpart I or welding or cuttingoperations covered in Subpart J. Write a 250 word analysis of why the accident occurred andpreventive measures that should be taken for similar work. Be prepared to share your resultswith the class.