Title: Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to visually identify defects.
Course: Building Management III (16103-III) > Section: Applying Basic Construction Safety Standards (Core Safety)

Inspection of power tools should include

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

Inspection of hand tools should include identification of tool defects.

Process/Skill Questions:

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