Tools and Equipment are Selected
Listen to this TopicAppropriate tools shall be selected according to the task at hand:
| Tool | Typical Use | Hazards |
| Arc Gouging Equipment | Electric arc equipment for cutting steel | Causes intense sparks Potential Electrical event Causes extreme heat |
| Thermal Lancing Equipment | Electric equipment for cutting steel | Causes intense sparks Potential Electrical event Causes extreme heat |
| Gas Cutting Equipment | Oxy-acetylene torch for cutting steel | Causes intense sparks Causes extreme heat |
| Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting Equipment | Oxy-fuel torch for cutting steel where economy is required | Causes intense sparks Causes extreme heat |
| Plasma Cutting Equipment | Requires compressor to operate | Causes intense sparks Potential Electrical event Causes extreme heat |
| Quick Cut Saws | Cutting of larger members where materials are easily accessible, but the accuracy of cutting is not critical | Potential for kick-back Petrol fumes |
| Angle Grinders | Cutting of small items and the cutting of fixings where materials are easily accessible, but the accuracy of cutting is not critical. Also used to remove sharp edges prior to manual handling | Causes intense sparks Potential for kick-back Potential for blade shattering Potential Electrical event |
| Chain Saws including Diamond Chainsaws | Cutting of Timber and tree branches where materials are easily accessible, but the accuracy of cutting is not critical | Potential for kick-back Petrol fumes |