Construction Work Area Safety

Series Summary

It is reckoned that in the Stone Age the first tools were born, and by extension, machines and technology. Though the basic principles behind altering physical matter haven't changed much, some amazing advances have been made in tool technology. For instance, with the advent of consumer power tools, mankind has the ability to increase productivity and complete more projects in less time. The power screwdriver is one of those tools; it is basically a power drill that has a screwdriver bit inserted into the chuck. In the past, manually driving in a screw took five minutes, now it takes five seconds with the power screwdriver. In this free online video series learn from power tool expert and Industrial Technology teacher Jon Olson as he teaches and demonstrates how to use and maintain the power screwdriver. Learn important power tool tips and techniques such as construction work area safety, electrical safety, how to use the chuck on a power screwdriver; how to use a power screwdriver; tool maintenance; battery tool use and care; how to use the torque adjustment collar; how to drive a screw at an angle; how to use the variable speed trigger switch; and what are some considerations for buying a power screwdriver.

Video Transcript

"In this video clip I’ll be talking about work area safety. You want to make sure that your work area is clean and well lit. In addition, you want to make sure that the floor around your work area is clean and free from any debris or dirt: this can cause a slip hazard. You want to make sure that you’re not working in the presence of any type of flammable gas or liquids, any other type of explosive atmospheres. And you want to make sure to keep children and any bystanders away while you’re operating the tool; any type of distractions can cause you to lose control and definitely get injured. And lastly you just want to use common sense and be thinking about safety while working. Safety is a key to getting a job done efficiently and effectively."