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

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's recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- identifying 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?

NCCER Standards:

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills

- 00101-04 Basic Safety
- 00103-04 Introduction to Hand Tools
- 00104-04 Introduction to Power Tools