Hand Tool SafetyHand Tool Safety

Introduction Introduction

Hand tools can be just as dangerous as power tools and other equipment when not properly used, stored, or maintained.

Your hand tools should be treated, cared for, and used in a professional manner.

This presentation will help to provide you ways in which you can help to use hand tools in the proper way, so they will be there for you when you need them.

AgendaAgenda

Intro Hand Tool Rules Tools Tool boxes

OverviewOverviewAlmost all of us use hand tools--at

work and at home. It's estimated that about 8% of

industrial accidents involve the unsafe use of hand tools (both manual and power).

These accidents result from using the wrong tool for the job (or using the right tool incorrectly), failing to wear personal protective equipment, or failing to follow approved safety guidelines.

Hand Tool RulesHand Tool Rules

1. Know the purpose of each tool in your toolbox, and use each for the specific task it was designed to do.

2. Never use any tool--hand or power--unless you are trained to do so.

3. Inspect tools before each use and replace or repair if worn or damaged.

4. Clean tools after every use. 5. Keep cutting edges sharp.

Hand Tool RulesHand Tool Rules1. Carry tools correctly--never put sharp or

pointed tools in your pockets. 2. When hand-carrying tools, point cutting

edges away from you, toward the ground.3. When handing a tool to another person,

direct sharp points and cutting edges away from yourself and the other person

4. Do not throw tools from one location to another, from one person to another.

Hand Tool RulesHand Tool Rules1. Wear Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE), such as safety goggles, face shields, gloves, etc. as required.

2. Do not continue to work if your safety glasses become fogged; stop work and clean the glasses until the lenses are clear and defogged

3. Never test a cutting edge with your fingers-- test on scrap material instead.

4. When using knives, shears or other cutting tools, cut in a direction away from your body

Files & RaspsFiles & Rasps

Used to clean off rough metal edges When using a file or a rasp, grasp the

handle in one hand and the toe of the file in the other

Do not use a file as a pry bar, hammer, screwdriver or chisel

ChiselsChisels

Used to cut/gouge out wood Clamp small work pieces in the vise

and chip towards the stationary jawDo not use a chisel that has a dull or

mushroomed cutting edge

Hammers

For driving in and/or prying out nails

Do not strike nails with the "cheek" of the hammer

Do not use as a wedge

SawsSaws Different Types:

– Crosscut cuts across the grain– Rip cuts parallel to the grain– Jig/Coping saw cuts in curves– Hack saw cuts metal/plastic

Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke

When using the hand saw, use a vise and/or hold the work piece firmly against

the table

ScrewdriversScrewdrivers Always match the size and type

of screwdriver blade to fit the head of the screw:

Types of screws– Flat head– Philips– Robertson Do not hold the workpiece

against your body while using a screwdriver

Do not use a screwdriver as a punch, chisel, pry bar or nail puller

WrenchesWrenchesTypes of wrenches

– Socket (best) – Open– Adjustable– Pliers (horrible)

Do not use wrenches that are bent, cracked or that have loose or broken handles

PliersPliers

Used for bending/holding objectsTypes of pliers

– Adjustable– Needlenose pliers

VisesVises

Used to secure pieces for work

Position the work piece in the vise so that the entire face of the jaw supports the work piece

ClampsClampsA clamp is a device

used to hold an object in a fixed

positionC-clamp for

securing pieces together/to table

Spring clamp for securing pieces together

SnipsSnips

Used to cut metal sheeting

Wear your safety glasses and work gloves

Use the locking clip on the snips after you have finished using them

DrillDrillUsed for boring holes and driving

screws into various materialsSecure workpiece in vise firstSelect the proper drill bit for the job.

Tool BoxesTool Boxes

Ensure all the equipment is in the toolbox. Ensure that the lid is properly closed.

SummarySummary

Hand tools can be just a dangerous and harmful to the user and others as power tools and equipment, if not used properly.

Hand tool, use, care, maintenance, and storage are an important part of maintenance and custodial departments.