Inspect course-specific hand and power tools to visually identify defects.

Inspection of tools should include

identifying components of machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., 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.

What are some of the basic power tools used in precision machining technology?
What are the proper actions to take before using a circular saw? What are the proper actions to take before using a power drill?
Why should a power tool always be grounded?
Why is it important to use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) when using power equipment?
What should be done if power tools become damaged?