Title: Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to identify defects.
Course: Building Trades I (17009-I) > Section: CORE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety): Electricity I

Inspection of power tools should include

- identifying the components of the machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
- identifying standard safety procedures (e.g., lab practices and manufacturer recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- identifying any tool defects.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What basic power tools are used in construction?
- What are the proper actions to take before using a power circular saw?
- Why should a power tool always be grounded?