Prepared By:

Ms. Genelyn A. Gonato

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COMMON COMPETENCIES

LESSON 5
USING HAND TOOLS

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 LO 2. PREPARE HAND TOOLS

2.1 Check appropriate hand tools for proper operation and

safety

2.2 Identify and mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair

according to standard company procedure

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What is UNSAFE?
> lacking security or
safe

>involving or causing
danger or risk
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What is FAULTY?
> containing a fault or
defect

> imperfect or defective

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 How and when to know
there is unsafe and faulty
hand tool or none?

> Through and after

inspection of hand tool.
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When and how should you
inspect hand tools?
 Inspect tools for any damage prior to
each use.
 Check the handle and body casing of the
tools for cracks or other damage.
 If the tool has auxiliary or double
handles, check to see that they installed
securely.
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What should you do if you
find a tool defective?
 If a tool is defective, remove it from
service, and tag it clearly “Out of Service
for repair”.
 Replace damaged equipment immediately
– do not use defective tools “temporarily”.
 Have tools repaired by a qualified person –
do not attempt field repairs.
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 Inspecting Screwdriver
Check if:
 Handles are tight in the shank, clean, not worn or cracked and do not
show signs that the screwdrivers were used as a chisel or as a punch.
 If they are electrically insulated, insulation has not been
compromised, exposing the underlying metal shank.
 The shanks are straight and do no show signs the screwdrivers were
used as a pry bar or submitted to extra turning power.
 The tips of the blades in slotted screwdrivers show a straight edge.
 The tips of Phillips screwdrivers have the star configuration well
defined.
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 Inspecting Pliers
Check if:
 Pivot points and/or joints are firm.
 If a plier is electrically insulated, check that the insulation
has not been compromised, exposing the underlying
conductive material.
 Pliers are not being abused. e.g.: hammering that jaws to
cut a wire or bolt.

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UNSAFE AND FAULTY
https://www.thefreedictionary.com

INSPECT HAND TOOL AND ETC.

https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/power_tools/saf_elec.html

INSPECTING SCREWDRIVER AND PLIERS

https://www.ishn.com/articles/109516-inspect-hand-power-tools-before-using

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