GEARENCH U118116H-003 PETOL HYDRA-TORK - Manual (Page 7)

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Safe Practices
(Source: The National Safety Council)
Failure to observe one or more of the following five safe practices accounts for most hand
and powered tool accidents:
1. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES TO PROTECT EYES
2. SELECT THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB
3. KEEP TOOLS IN GOOD CONDITION
4. USE TOOLS CORRECTLY
5. KEEP TOOLS IN A SAFE PLACE
Safety Goggles must always be worn by persons in any area where hand and powered tools
are being used.
Never apply excess leverage to a wrench or tool by means of a "Cheater Bar". Never strike
wrenches and tools with hammers or other objects.
All tools should be kept clean, inspected on a regular basis, and replaced when they show
signs of wear.
Be especially careful not to place yourself in a position that could result in bodily injury in
the event of a failure. Brace yourself firmly and pull rather than push when wrenching. (If
necessary to push, do so with the flat of the hand rather than gripping around the wrench.)
Never stand under or near loads being hoisted off the ground.
READ SAFE PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, CATALOG INFORMATION
AND PRODUCT LABELING PRIOR TO OPERATION.
Spinning and drill pipe chain, cathead chain, and the PETOL Connecting Link attachment
are designed for the specific purpose for which the name indicates. Chains and attachments
that are to be used for any other purpose should be selected in accordance with the
recommendations of ASTM, NACM, Rigger's Handbook, and the commercial chain
manufacturer's technical manuals.