TS : Hand Tools Safety

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Chapter : Tools Safety

Hand Tools Safety 

A hand tools is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system using only hands. The hand tools can be manually used employing mechanical force , or electrically powered, using electrical current.

Reason for Hand Tools Accident:

1. Usage of wrong tools.
2. Selection of wrong size tools.
3. Improperly maintained tools.
4. Damaged tools.
5. Improper storage may leads to fall of tools.
6. Poor handling of tools.

Basic Rules for Hand tool safety:

1. Every tool was designed to do a certain job. use it for its intended purpose.
2. Keep your tools in good condition, sharp, clean, oiled, dressed and not abused.
3. Carry tools securely in tool box. Don't carry tools up ladder.
4. Pass a tool to another by handle, never toss it to them.
5. Use right tool for right job.
6. Wear required PPE's for assigned job.
7. Supervisor should ensure employee under them trained on proper use of hand tools.

Safe working method while using common hand tools

A. Screw Driver:-

• Don't use screw driver as a chisel or hammer.
• Never carry screw driver in your pockets.
• Secure your work in a vise whenever possible. Never hold small work in your hand when using a screwdriver.
• Use the proper size and type of screwdriver for the job.
• Use proper PPE's while using screw driver.

B. Hammer:-

• Use the right hammer for right job like heavy hammer for heavy job.
• If the handle with grease or oil clean it before use.
• Use pliers to hold the job, keep your hand out of the way.
• Use proper PPE's while using hammer.
• Replace damaged hammer.
• Hammers should have heads ground properly. Should not have broken claws or handles. Check for loose handles. Always use proper size and weight for job.

C. Spanner / Wrench:-

• Use wrench of right size.
• Don't use worn - out wrench.
• Never use a wrench around moving machinery.
• Pipe wrench can slip if worn smooth, an adjustable wrench will slip if its jaws sprung.
• Always hold something solid with one hand and keep the wrench under control.

D. Chisel:-

• Don't use mushroom chisel.
• Avoid cracking head chisel.
• Use proper PPE's while using chisel.
• Keep the cutting edge sharp.
• Use proper PPE's while using chisel.

E. File:-

• Don't use file without handle.
• Use proper PPE's while using file.
• Do not use a file as a pry bar, hammer screwdriver or chisel.
• When using file or a rasp, grasp the handle in one hand and the toe of the file in the other.

F. Cutting pliers:-

• Don't use pliers for the works, those suitable for wrenches.
• Use pliers which is having non conductive handles for electrical works.
• While doing electrical works by pliers, switch off the mains.

G. Hacksaw:-

• Select suitable hacksaw for works.
• When cutting with a hacksaw, use proper blade.
• When fixing blade in a hacksaw, The tooth edge directed towards forward.
• While cutting a job, use full length of blade for every stroke.