Hand and Power Tools Safety (BMS 06-110-STD)

Date of compilation 21st March 2010

Revision number 0
 Hand & Power Tools Safety (BMS 06-110-
STD)

PURPOSE
• To provide Weatherford Drilling International (WDI)
personnel with a minimum standard for the inspection,
repair and use of hand and power tools.

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 Powered Hand Tools

• Powered Hand tools can have various sources of energy:

– Mains electricity
– Rechargeable battery packs
– Compressed air

• Each type of tool has specific hazards associated with:

– The tools function (cutting, drilling, sanding, etc)
– The tools energy source

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 Powered Hand Tools

• Powered tools generally require the use of PPE: Personal

Protective Equipment
• Keep loose clothing and gloves away from moving power tools.

• All powered tools require specific training in their use

• Use of powered tools should be controlled:

– Issued for a specific purpose
– Issued to a specific user
– Returned to a secure place after use

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 Electric Hand Tools: Requirements

• Electrically-powered hand tools shall:

– be fitted with adequate fuse protection
– be either all-insulated or double-insulated
– fitted with an independent 3rd ground wire and earth
leakage breaker protection
– have an automatic shut off device when the operator
releases the tool (e.g. a non-sustaining trigger)

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 Electric Hand Tools: Requirements

• Extension cord shall:

– only be used on a temporary basis
– be of adequate power rating for the tool in use
– contain an independent 3rd wire earth connection
– be of shock-proof construction
• Plug adapters shall not be used: the plug shall fit the
socket.
• Electrical powered tools shall not be used in hazardous or
explosive environments unless appropriately rated

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 Electric Hand Tools: Use

• Care shall be taken when operating in wet environments or in

presence of corrosive or conductive fluids
• Power leads (and extension cords) shall not be routed:
– through wet areas, walkways, doorways or hatches which are
not locked open,
– over or in contact with hot surfaces, piping, sharp edges or
abrasive surfaces
• Before use, the tool, its power cord and plug shall be inspected for
damage
• Prior to putting down any power tool, the operator shall ensure all
moving parts are stationary
• Prior to working on a power tool (e.g. changing a bit, blade, etc.), it
shall be unplugged from the power source
• Except in case of a tool malfunction, the power plug may not be
disconnected while the tool is powered

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 Electric Drill

• Use a drilling machine which is appropriate and adequately sized for the
drilling task
• Take care to position hands to withstand torque, especially while drilling on a
plate which has more thickness:
– when the drilling bit struck with the plate, the handle will twist violently
• Always use the correct chuck to tighten the drill bit
– ensure the chuck is removed before operating the drill
• Use the correct type of drill bit for the material being drilled:
– Do not use wood bits on metal or masonry
– do not use steel bits on masonry
• Use Eye/Face protection while drilling(e.g Goggles&Face shield)
• Scrap metal and cuttings shall be removed from the tools and work area after
use.

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 Grinders

• Personnel will not change bench

grinder and hand grinder wheels unless
authorized by a Supervisor.
• Grinders will not be used to cut or grind
wood at anytime.
• Bench Grinders are to be fitted with
protective guards and a properly
adjusted tool rest and face shield.
• Grinders are used on metal
– shall have a suitable guard to
prevent inappropriate grinding
position.
– Will project grit, metal particles
and sparks; face shield and eye
protection must be used
– fire hazard

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 Pneumatic Tools

• Use compressed air as energy source

• Compressed air is the only energy source safe for use in
presence of potentially explosive atmospheres or
substances
• Compressed air in itself can represent a safety hazard
– Specific installation requirements
– Specific safety systems required
– Specific training required

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 Use of compressed air

• Prior to using any air tool, the operator must be trained in the correct safety
precautions associated with its use.
• Compressed air can be an extreme hazard to personnel:
– never blow compressed air against any skin surface or under clothing
– never use compressed air to blow dust/chips from hair or clothing
– never use compressed air to clean out a wound
• All air tools will exhaust air at medium pressure:
– the air tool and operators body (and especially face) shall be positioned
such that the exhaust air does not impact the operator
– regardless of other PPE requirements, goggles/Face shield shall be
worn when operating air tools.
• All specific safety precautions and PPE for specific electric tool types shall
also be applied to similar pneumatic tools

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 Pneumatic tools: Impact Wrench

• Chose an impact wrench which is

adequate & sized for the job:
– adapters from one drive size to
another drive size socket will
reduce effectiveness
• Use the correct accessories
• Use full impact to break connections,
but take care when spinning off nuts:
reduce power!
• Do not make final torque up of bolts
with an impact wrench, unless:
– specific connection type requires
this
– a torque limiting extension is
used

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 Impact Wrench Accessories

• Never use a standard (chromed)

socket, swivel or extension with an
impact wrench
– they are not rated for the shock
loads and will shatter
• Impact wrench accessories
(sockets, extensions, swivels) are
identified by their dull metal finish
(not chromed or coated) and
stamped markings

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 Pneumatic tools: drills

• Use normal precautions as

with electric hand drills
• Pneumatic drills are generally
high speed, low torque,
compared to electric drills:
– Use only high speed twist
drills

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 Cordless electric power tools

• Are standard electric power tools fitted with rechargeable battery

packs
– give more freedom of movement than mains-powered tools
– battery pack makes them heavier than mains powered tools
– lower operating voltage makes them (electrically) safer
– battery packs have a finite charge, so less useful for continuous
operation
• All safety precautions applicable to use of specific tool type apply
• For continuous work, ensure spare battery packs are available

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Cordless tools

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 Inspection and Maintenance

• All tools must be kept clean and in a good state of repair

and must be inspected before use.

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 Always remember
Safety: One Team… One Goal
Safety is everybody responsibility!

THANK YOU!
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