What is the common cause of accidents on a drill press?

► One of the most common causes of accidents that occur on a drill press is poor operator judgment. Often the operator will attempt to hand-hold the stock while drilling. When the drill enters the work, it can catch and twist the stock from the operator, which results in an uncontrolled rotating piece of wood.

What are the hazards of a drill press?

The main safety hazards when using a drill press are: entanglement with the rotating chuck or drilling tool, eye injuries due to flying swarf or wood chips, accidental hand or finger contact with the rotating bit and cuts from sharp edges and burrs particularly when drilling metal.

What injuries can a drill cause?

Puncture wounds and electrocution (caused by drilling into live wiring), as well as injuries caused by loose clothing caught in the bits are the most common injuries related to power drills.

Is a drill press Safe?

Always clean drill shank and/or drill sleeve, and, spindle hole before mounting. Remove taper shank tools from spindle or sleeve with a drill drift and hammer. Always remove the drill chuck key, or, the drill drift from the spindle immediately after using it. Wear safety eye protection while drilling.

What are 10 things you should avoid doing when using a drill press?

What are some things you should avoid doing?

• Do not wear any loose clothing or ties.
• Do not wear gloves, rings, watches, or bracelets while working with a drill press.
• Do not set speeds, adjust, or measure work until machine is completely stopped.
• Do not force the drill with extra pressure.

Can a drill break your wrist?

While drill injuries aren’t as numerous as table saw injuries, it’s clear all power tools including hand drills, circular saws and nail guns can cause serious injuries such as torn wrist muscles or severe burns.

Can a drill break your arm?

Caution…. drill can break hands, wrists, and arms! Be thankful it wasn’t any worse and you did’nt need surgery, hope you heal up fast. I was very thankful as it was probably the worse pain I’ve felt when I’ve broken a bone.

What should you never use in a drill press?

What are some things you should avoid doing?

• Do not wear any loose clothing or ties.
• Do not wear gloves, rings, watches, or bracelets while working with a drill press.
• Do not set speeds, adjust, or measure work until the machine is completely stopped.
• Do not force the drill with extra pressure.

What should you wear when using a drill press?

Do not wear any loose clothing or ties. Roll sleeves above the elbow to prevent them from being caught in revolving parts. Tie back or confine long hair. Do not wear gloves, rings, watches, or bracelets while working with a drill press.

What are the most common injuries when using power tools?

Common Power Tool Injuries

• Lacerations.
• Burns.
• Amputations.
• Eye injuries.
• Puncture wounds.
• Electrocution.

Why is my power drill not working?

The common power drill malfunctions are power loss and intermittent operation or failure to run at all. When a drill runs intermittently, the problem can be traced to a bad cord or worn brushes (sometimes the switch may be defective, but usually the switch fails in the “on” or the “off” position).

What are the dangers of using a drill press?

These hazards are especially problematic because this type of motion tends to grab and pull an operator towards the hazard, thereby increase the severity of any incident. This is why OSHA has specific requirements for covers on drive shafts and belts. Learn More. Contact with a drill bit can quickly lead to lacerations, and amputation.

Do you have to wear gloves in a drill press?

Contrary to what some people may believe gloves should not be worn when operating a drill press. The fabric material may stick to the drill, dragging the user’s hand inside. Perform an inspection of your drill press to ensure all covers and safety guards are functional before operating it.

What should I do if I get injured by a power drill?

Often, people come to us after being injured by a power tool while on the job. If this is your situation, your best course of action is to file for workers’ compensation. Even if your injury was caused by negligence on the part of your employer or a coworker, you will most likely be limited to workers’ comp benefits.

What should be included in a drill press risk assessment?

A drill press risk assessments always includes a core set of recognized hazards and requirements. The discussion below describes each hazard, points out the related OSHA requirements, and makes suggestions for remediation.