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Hand Tool Safety Guide

The document provides guidance on inspecting hand tools for safety. It defines unsafe and faulty tools and explains the importance of inspecting tools for defects before each use. Readers are instructed to check for cracks, loose handles, and other damage and to remove any defective tools from service by tagging them as out of order for repair. Specific steps are outlined for inspecting screwdrivers and pliers to ensure blades and jaws are straight and pivot points are secure. Any tools found defective should be replaced immediately rather than used temporarily.

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Hand Tool Safety Guide

The document provides guidance on inspecting hand tools for safety. It defines unsafe and faulty tools and explains the importance of inspecting tools for defects before each use. Readers are instructed to check for cracks, loose handles, and other damage and to remove any defective tools from service by tagging them as out of order for repair. Specific steps are outlined for inspecting screwdrivers and pliers to ensure blades and jaws are straight and pivot points are secure. Any tools found defective should be replaced immediately rather than used temporarily.

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Prepared By:

Ms. Genelyn A. Gonato


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COMMON COMPETENCIES

LESSON 5
USING HAND TOOLS

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LO 2. PREPARE HAND TOOLS

2.1 Check appropriate hand tools for proper operation and


safety

2.2 Identify and mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair


according to standard company procedure

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What is UNSAFE?
> lacking security or
safe

>involving or causing
danger or risk
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What is FAULTY?
> containing a fault or
defect

> imperfect or defective

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How and when to know
there is unsafe and faulty
hand tool or none?

> Through and after


inspection of hand tool.
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When and how should you
inspect hand tools?
 Inspect tools for any damage prior to
each use.
 Check the handle and body casing of the
tools for cracks or other damage.
 If the tool has auxiliary or double
handles, check to see that they installed
securely.
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What should you do if you
find a tool defective?
 If a tool is defective, remove it from
service, and tag it clearly “Out of Service
for repair”.
 Replace damaged equipment immediately
– do not use defective tools “temporarily”.
 Have tools repaired by a qualified person –
do not attempt field repairs.
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Inspecting Screwdriver
Check if:
 Handles are tight in the shank, clean, not worn or cracked and do not
show signs that the screwdrivers were used as a chisel or as a punch.
 If they are electrically insulated, insulation has not been
compromised, exposing the underlying metal shank.
 The shanks are straight and do no show signs the screwdrivers were
used as a pry bar or submitted to extra turning power.
 The tips of the blades in slotted screwdrivers show a straight edge.
 The tips of Phillips screwdrivers have the star configuration well
defined.
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Inspecting Pliers
Check if:
 Pivot points and/or joints are firm.
 If a plier is electrically insulated, check that the insulation
has not been compromised, exposing the underlying
conductive material.
 Pliers are not being abused. e.g.: hammering that jaws to
cut a wire or bolt.

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UNSAFE AND FAULTY
https://www.thefreedictionary.com

INSPECT HAND TOOL AND ETC.


https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/power_tools/saf_elec.html

INSPECTING SCREWDRIVER AND PLIERS


https://www.ishn.com/articles/109516-inspect-hand-power-tools-before-using

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