{"id":2191,"date":"2020-01-15T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T16:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/?page_id=2191"},"modified":"2020-01-22T08:11:02","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T13:11:02","slug":"cutting-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/laboratory-equipment\/various-hand-tools\/cutting-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Cutting Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">Cutting Tool Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:84%\">\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">What are some general safety tips to know when using cutting tools?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many types and sizes of cutters are used for cutting selected metal products made from iron, steel, or softer, non-ferrous materials (e.g., copper, brass, aluminum). Cutters are designed to cut materials of different kinds of products such as wires, cables (electrical, coax, multi-strand), wire ropes, fencing, bolts, rods, pre-stressed concrete wires, and strapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield and protective gloves when using cutters.<\/li><li>Choose the proper cutter for the job. Cutters are designed for a specific type, hardness, and size of the material.<\/li><li>Cut materials straight across \u2013 keep the material being cut at right angles to the cutting edges of jaws.<\/li><li>Prevent injury from flying metal by wrapping a burlap bag, cloth or rag around the cutting jaws. Metal can fly when cut. The harder the metal, the farther it will fly.<\/li><li>Warn those in the area to take precautionary measures to avoid possible injury from flying metal pieces.<\/li><li>Keep cutting tools in good repair.<\/li><li>Adjust and lubricate cutter and moving parts daily if heavily used.<\/li><li>Sharpen jaws according to manufacturers\u2019 instructions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/hand-tools-cutting-01.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Tools - Cutting Tools for Bolts, Cables and Strapping\" class=\"wp-image-737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/hand-tools-cutting-01.jpg 308w, https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/01\/hand-tools-cutting-01-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">What should I avoid doing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not use a cutting tool until you are trained in its proper and safe use.<\/li><li>Do not use cushion grip handles for jobs requiring insulated handles. Cushion grips are for comfort primarily and do not protect against electric shock.<\/li><li>Do not use cutters that are cracked, broken or loose.<\/li><li>Do not exceed the recommended capacity of a tool.<\/li><li>Do not cut diagonally.<\/li><li>Do not rock cutters from side to side when cutting wire.<\/li><li>Do not pry or twist with the tool when cutting.<\/li><li>Do not hammer on cutting tools or extend the handle length to achieve greater cutting power.<\/li><li>Do not expose cutters to excessive heat.<\/li><li>Do not repair cutters. Discard equipment that is cracked, broken or shows signs of damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to OSH Answers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ise.ncsu.edu\/processes\/equipment\/various-hand-tools\/\">General Hand Tool Operation<\/a>&nbsp;for more tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Document last updated on&nbsp;<strong>January 8, 2012<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The original source of this information is from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ccchs.ca<\/a>. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cutting Tool Safety What are some general safety tips to know when using cutting tools? 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