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Essential Hand Tool Safety Tips

The document provides guidelines for proper and safe usage of hand tools. It lists dos and don'ts, with dos including selecting the right tool for the job, inspecting tools for defects, and using personal protective equipment. Don'ts include misusing tools, using faulty tools, applying excessive force, and failing to wear protective gear. Following these guidelines helps ensure hand tools are used safely and effectively.

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Essential Hand Tool Safety Tips

The document provides guidelines for proper and safe usage of hand tools. It lists dos and don'ts, with dos including selecting the right tool for the job, inspecting tools for defects, and using personal protective equipment. Don'ts include misusing tools, using faulty tools, applying excessive force, and failing to wear protective gear. Following these guidelines helps ensure hand tools are used safely and effectively.

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USAGE OF HAND TOOLS

DO’S DON’TS
1. Select the right tools for a 1. Don’t misuse hand tools i.e.
specific job use them for the purposes they
2. Only use tools in good and have designed.
working condition 2. Don’t use faulty tools such
3. Inspect hand tools before as cracked, chipped, or broken
each use and eliminate defective handles on files, hammers,
ones. screwdrivers, or sledges.
4. Always store hand tools in 3. Don’t use wrenches, pipe
the designated location or use the tools, and pliers with worn jaws.
toolbox. 4. Don’t apply excessive
5. Ensure good insulation of pressure or force to hand tools.
hand tools used for electrical 5. Never use a hammer without
work. a good grip.
6. Ensure sharpness of cutting 6. Don’t place your hand near
tools and suitable covering to the sharp end of the tools to avoid
prevent injuries from unintended cuts.
contact. 7. Don’t cut towards you when
7. Always point tools with using hand cutting tools.
sharp end away from body. 8. Don’t use wrenches with
8. Hold the nails to be sprung or cracked jaws.
hammered near the head of the 9. Don’t use a piece of pipe or
nail. a wrench for additional leverage.
9. The handle of hammers and 10. Don’t use a tester to test
axes should be fitted tightly into high voltage lines or equipment.
the head. 11. Don’t hold the job in your
10. Use a tools bag to carry hand hand when using a screwdriver.
tools while climbing the ladder. 12. Don’t hold the job in the
11. Use the tool strap when palm when using a cutting tool, it
working at heights. is better to rest it on a workbench
12. Use non-sparking tools in or in a bench vice.
the area where oil or flammable 13. Never apply a hammer to the
substances are handled. handle of the screwdriver.
13. Use appropriate PPE, 14. Don’t use an oily or greasy
including suitable hand gloves, tool.
safety glasses, hard hat and safety 15. Don’t use a hacksaw blade
shoes. with crooked or twisted teeth.
14. Place the hammer parallel to 16. Don’t pass or transport the
the struck surface. hand tools by throwing them.
15. Pulling on a wrench or 17. Don’t leave tools near the
spanner is safer than pushing. edge of an elevated work platform
when working at heights.
18. Don’t carry sharp tools in
your pocket.
19. Don’t forget to wear PPE.
20. Don’t remove gloves for
more comfort.
HAND TOOLS

Chisel Crowbar
Knife Allen key

Files Pliers

Spanner C-Clamp
Screwdriver Hammer

Pipe wrench Centre Punch

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