John Lourence M.

Rivera
Hand tools refer to any form of tool that is operated manually and doesn't use a motor or electricity.
This consists of a wide range of tools, including hammers, wrenches, cutters, clamps, and much more.

Screwdrivers Clamps

Cutters Claw Hammar

Pliers Adjustable Spanner

Safety Practices When Using Hand Tools

1. Use the right tool for the job. Don’t use your wrench as a hammer. Don’t use a screwdriver as a
chisel, etc. Go back to the tool house and get the right tool in the right size for the job.
 2. Don’t use broken or damaged tools, dull cutting tools, or screwdrivers with worn tips.
3. Cut in a direction away from your body.
4. Make sure your grip and footing are secure when using large tools.
5. Carry tools securely in a tool belt or box.Don’t carry tools up ladders. Use a hoist or rope.
6. Keep close track of tools when working at heights. A falling tool can kill a co-worker.
7. Pass a tool to another person by the handle; never toss it to them.
8. Use the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job. Follow company instructions for
selecting and using safety eyewear, steel toed shoes, gloves, hard hats, etc.
9. Never carry sharp or pointed tools such as a screwdriver in your pocket.
10. Select ergonomic tools for your work task when movements are repetitive and forceful.
11. Be on the lookout for signs of repetitive stress. Early detection might prevent a serious injury.
12. Always keep your tools in top condition. A dull blade or blunt point can lead to injury.
13. Store tools properly when you stop work.

Portable Power Tools

➢ Power tools used in manufacturing and construction are grouped together as portable power
tools because of their ease of portability. The typical tools, which are fixedly mounted in a
workspace, are compared with them. The phrase typically refers to smaller hand tools that are
easily transported in a tool box or carried on a tool belt. They will either be corded or cordless
electric tools that are powered by lithium ion batteries.

Examples of Portable Power Tools

Circular Saws Jigsaws

Drills Sanders
 Grinders Routers

Safety Practice When Using Portable Power Tools

1. Read the manual carefully and learn the applications, operating limitations and potential
hazards of the tool before attempting to operate it.Pay particular attention to the following
important points.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
3. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations and keep work area well lit.
4. All visitors (and children) should be kept at a safe distance from work areas.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-up places, out of
reach of children.
6. Do not force a tool or use excessive feed rates. It will do the job better and more safely at the
rate for which it was designed.
7. Use the right tool. Do not force a small tool or an attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
8. Wear the proper apparel. Loose clothing or jewellery will get caught in moving parts.
9. Use safety glasses, and also a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
10. Use clamps or a vice to hold work. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
11. Do not over-reach: keep proper footing and balance at all times.Maintain tools with care.
12. Avoid accidental starting. Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the switch. Be sure the
switch is off when plugging in.
13. Do not operate portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these
tools normally spark and sparks may ignite flammable gas or vapour.

Measuring Intruments

➢ is a tool used to measure the unit value of a quantity. The quantities here vary, such as weight,
temperature, length, time, and so on.
Types of Measuring Instruments

Safety Practices When Using Measurement Instruments

1. Assess the environment before taking the measurement.

2. Do not work alone in hazardous areas.
3. Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by NFPA 70 E and the
local recommendations of health and safety personnel.
4. Make sure your test instrument is rated for the measurement environment.
5. Be familiar with and know how to use your equipment prior to any hazardous measurements.