Power Tool Safety Tips from OSHA. Mar 19, 2010; Appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves must be worn to protect against hazards that may be encountered while ...

Employees who use hand and power tools are exposed to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive and splashing objects. They also may be subject to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors or gases.

Use torque reaction bars on tool balancers. Use tools with auto-shutoff clutch to prevent "kick." Use pulse tools. Replace torque-producing hand tools with automatic torque drivers mounted in fixtures ...