Inspect course-specific hand and power tools.

Inspection of tools should include

• identifying components of machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
• identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., classroom/lab practices and manufacturer recommendations)
• observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
• identifying tool defects
• notifying the instructor about heavily worn, broken, or malfunctioning tools.

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?