5 Drilling Safety Tips You Should Be Aware Of

Did you know that around 55 percent of people in the United States of America own at least five power tools like drills? Power drills are powerful pieces of equipment that can do some serious damage if you’re not careful. It is important that you know how to practice drilling safety when you’re using drilling tools and drilling equipment at your job site.

If you’ve never used power drills before, that is okay. Now is the perfect time to learn all about drilling safety and the things that you need to do when using horizontal drilling techniques.

The good news is that you’ve found the right place to learn how to use these drilling tools in a safe and effective manner. Keep reading this article to learn more.

• Use Pilot Holes

Pilot holes are holes that you drill that will support the fastener that you want to drill into the surface. You don’t need a pilot hole in order to put in a fastener but it is a safe method to go about putting the fastener into the thing that you’re drilling into. Drilling without a pilot hole is one of the most common reasons for injuries that come from a lack of drilling safety.

• Secure the Screw Bit

You also need to make sure that the drill bit is secured when you start the drilling process. The drill bit is the piece that connects to the end of power drills, and if it isn’t secured well then it could spin off and harm someone. The last thing that you want is to lose your drill bit and harm someone in the process.

• Choose Sharp Drill Bits

Drill bits are also an important part of using power drills in a safe way. You need to make sure that these drill bits are sharp or they won’t go into the surface like you want them to. If you use a dull drill bit then you’re setting yourself up for the disaster that you could easily avoid.

• Wear Safety Goggles

In addition to using a transmitter, you should also make sure that you’re using safety goggles when you’re using drills. Using safety goggles will protect you from any bits that come loose from the drill and any debris that comes up from where you’re drilling. You can read more here.

• Drill at the Correct Speed

Drilling at the correct speed is important for forming a good hole and keeping the drilling equipment under control for the duration of the drilling process. Make sure that you know the proper speed to drill with the drilling tools that you’re using at your construction site.

Start Practicing Drilling Safety Today

Drilling safety is important for you and those around you when you choose to use drilling equipment and power drills at your construction site. Make sure that you always wear safety goggles when you use drills and ensure that the screw bits and drill bits are connected in a secure manner.

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