CARRYING OUT

ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE AND
STORING OF TOOLS
CARRYING OUT ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE AND
STORING OF TOOLS
PROPER TOOL MAINTENANCE
• Useful quality tools can be a significant
investment, but they will last longer and return the
favor if you take good care of them. Making sure
your hand tools are properly stored, cleaned, and
well maintained will save you time and money, as
well as making your jobs much more comfortable.
HOW TO MAINTAIN
HAND TOOLS
1. CLEANING TOOLS
• Cleaning the tools regularly is essential to their proper
functioning. After a day of work, your tools will be covered
with some amount of dirt. It’s important to clean them after
you’re finished using them. Although a thorough cleaning is
not required on a daily basis, make sure you clean your tools
regularly. When cleaning your tools, don’t use chemicals
that are extremely harsh. Follow the manufacturer’s
guidelines for proper cleaning and maintenance.
2. LUBRICATING TOOLS
• Whether you work with pneumatic or regular tools, it is
important to lubricate them regularly. Lubricating tools helps
them to perform better and reduces wear and tear of
components. Lubrication is even more important when working
with air or pneumatic tools.
• Pneumatic tools need to be lubricated once a day before use.
• A lubricant is a substance introduced to lessen friction between
moving surfaces. It may also transport external particles.
One basic thing to remember to keep hand tools, equipment
and paraphernalia clean is to make sure that the workplace
is properly organized.
1. The work area must always be kept neat and tidy.
2. All tools and equipment must be placed in a clean and dry place.
3. Clean tools and equipment work more efficiently. This lessens the effort needed
to operate them and reduces the possibility of mishaps.
4. Before cleaning any tool, be sure to wear the proper personal protective
equipment (PPE). Gloves, masks and goggles are usually worn when cleaning
tools since most cleaning agents and solutions are harmful to the human body.
5. Only use cleaning agents as prescribed by the tool or equipment’s
manufacturer. Follow the cleaning procedures as well to make sure that no
damage will be inflicted on the tools.
6. Cleaning the tools after use is highly recommended.
PROPER USE, MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE TOOLS
• The use of safety hand tools should be a key
component of most school safety programs. An
understanding of the hand tool’s intended use and
environment, combined with proper tool selection,
maintenance and storage, will greatly reduce the
risk of harmful accidents.
THE FOLLOWING ARE GUIDELINES
FOR TOOL USE, MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• Keep hand tools clean and free from ferrous or other contaminants.
• Do not use hand tools in direct contact with acetylene, due to the possible
formation of explosive acetyl ides, especially in the presence of moisture.
• During normal use, all pliers and screwdrivers will progressively develop
some damage to the striking faces of screwdrivers or the cutting edge and
striking end of pliers. As part of the normal operating and safety procedures,
these tools should be returned to the workshop, as with steel tools, to have
the faces and heads redressed. This is essential to prevent eye damage
resulting from chips detaching from the item during use.
THE FOLLOWING ARE GUIDELINES
FOR TOOL USE, MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• Do not used hand tools fitted with wooden handles in places where the
handles may dry out and shrink. This will increase the risk of the handle
breaking or the head becoming loose.
• Tools are designed for specific use. As with any tool. In addition to the
probability that the tool will be damaged, this is a dangerous practice for the
safety of the operator.
• The accepted standards of safety and maintenance for common steel hand
tools must also be adopted with non-sparking hand tools, in addition to any
specific recommendations resulting from the alloys used.
THE FOLLOWING ARE GUIDELINES
FOR TOOL USE, MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• When sharpening hand tools, follow normal safety procedures,
such as the provision of eye and face protection, adequate
extraction and dust collecting facilities.
• Tools with moving parts often suffer loosening of its parts. This
is normal since these segments keep on moving. A tool with
loose parts will not function properly and may cause injuries.
• Gripping tools such as a plier is an example that needs
tightening. A plier’s rivet must be well tightened to be able to
grip properly.
THE FOLLOWING ARE GUIDELINES
FOR TOOL USE, MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• Lubricants must also be applied after tightening to reduce the friction.
• Driving tools’ handles must also be tightened to reduce hand strain
when turning. A loosely connected handle will make it almost
impossible to use it.
• In doing simple repair of tools, make sure that you are knowledgeable
in doing so. Repairing tools without sufficient skills may result to further
damage or inflict injuries to the fixer. Small repairs like tightening,
sharpening and changing of
handles may not require special skills to do.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER
STORAGE OF HAND TOOLS
1. It is an important factor for safety and health as
well as good business.
2. Improves appearance of general shop.
3. Reduces overall tool cost through maintenance.
4. This also ensures that tools are in good repair at
hand.
POINTERS TO FOLLOW IN STORING
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
1. Have a designated place for each kind of
tools.
2. Label the storage cabinet or place correctly
for immediate finding.
3. Store them near the point of use.
4. Wash and dry properly before storing.
POINTERS TO FOLLOW IN STORING
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
5. Store hand tools properly when not in use with sharp edge
down.
6. Put frequently used items in conveniently accessible locations.
7. Gather and secure electrical cords to prevent entanglement or
snagging.
8. Make sure the areas where you are storing the equipment are
clean, dry
and not overcrowded.