General Hand Tools Information Sheet Name: Date: Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines * Bye protection (safety glasses) must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Eye protection must meet a minimum standard of ANSI 287.1. Eye protection should provide both front and side protection. * Face shields, welding helmets, and hand-held shields must be worn over primary eye protection (safety glasses). + Hearing protection should be worn when the noise level exceeds 85 decibels (for example a portable circular saw operates at 105 decibels), * Ashop coat or coveralls are recommended to be worn at all times in the shop. No loose fitting clothing, frayed edges or rolled edges of garments, which could be caught in machinery or catch sparks should be worn. Take care to make sure that no flannel or oily garments are worn in the laboratory. © Complete coverage of the foot and non-flammable footwear (no nylon) are required in the laboratory settings. © Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair. Operation Safety Guidelines © Select the proper size and type of too! for the job. Learn and follow the correct procedure for using each tool. * Theuse of a “cheater” or any other means for increased leverage is hazardous. All wrenches are designed toa specific size-length-strength ratio. '* Cutting tools must be properly sharpened and in good condition. Clean hands of oil/ grease before using any tool. * Handle sharp-edged and pointed tools with care; carry tools so that the sharp edges are pointing down and away from you. Secure small or short work pieces with a vise or clamp. Never carry tools in your pockets. Use tools only for the purpose for which they are intended. Do not use tools with loose or cracked handles. They may break while in use, causing injury. Keep punches and chisels in good condition. Mushroomed heads may chip and cause injury. Be sure any file with tang is equipped with a handle. Never pry, hammer on, or hammer with a FILE; it may shatter, Do not use screwdrivers as chisels or pry bars. Do not use a hard hammer on another hardened surface. Small pieces are likely to break off and injure someone. Report any damaged or broken tools to your instructor. Caution should be used when handling tools to others. Tools should be passed with the handles first. When finished with a tool, clean it and return it to its proper storage place.