USING HAND TOOLS

Common Competency 5
Learning Outcome 1: Plan and Prepare for
Tasks to be undertaken
Planning
 as defined in the dictionary, is an act of formulating a specific
system for a definite course of action
 is a very essential part of whatever task there is that needs to be
undertaken
 it aids one in preparing for the tools/ materials to
be used, lets one project the possible scenarios
that may arise (such as loose or damage to the
tools).
Learning Outcome 1: Plan and Prepare for
Tasks to be undertaken
Planning
 a process of preparing for change and
development and for deciding how to best
manage or influence those changes
 is also directed at resolving specific problem issues
or conflicts.
A Guide to Plan Preparation
The Policy background to Plan Preparation
Assessment- Students need to be aware of internal and
external risk factors and the consequences of any damage/
failure on their hand tools.
Prevention- The student should identify which hand tools is
damaged.
Preparation of plans- A plan will be required to be realistic,
flexible and meet all the assessed needs of a student at the
same time the hand tools itself and the likely needs of
recipients of the emergency response.
A Guide to Plan Preparation
The Policy background to Plan Preparation
Education- Anyone involved to any extent in an
emergency plan should be aware of his role and be
given the opportunity to practice actually doing it.
Testing / Exercising- Any plan must be tested to ensure
that it encompasses all the outcomes of known or
reasonably foreseeable risks and that it would be
effective in providing a sufficient and timely response.
A Guide to Plan Preparation
The Policy background to Plan Preparation
• Review- There are a number of circumstances in
which a plan may need to be reviewed. Following any
test of a plan, or its use in an emergency situation, it is
important to analyze whether the planned response
was fully effective.
• Response- The student should respond to incidents as
part of their core activities. Others may only very
occasionally be asked to provide an emergency
response.
 Safety and Risk
An emergency situation does absolve teachers and students from their
responsibilities, for their health and safety. All emergency plans should
therefore take account of the need to maintain the highest possible
standards of safety.
 List of Tasks to Be Undertaken
Most efforts to develop identification aids start and end with the
recognition key and its computer spin-offs, there are many other
identification tasks, starting with the most commonly used: instant
recognition. Here is a preliminary list of identification tasks:
 List of Tasks to Be Undertaken
• Recognition
"The identification of something as being of a certain kind"
• Elimination
"To leave out of consideration"
• Comparison
"The act of considering the relation between things in order to
estimate their similarities or differences"
• Selection
"To choose in preference of others"
Selection is the opposite of elimination.
 INFORMATIONSHEET 5.1-3
Time Scheduling Suggestions
Time scheduling will not make you a perfectly efficient person. Very
few people can rigorously keep a detailed schedule day after day over a
long period of time. In fact, many students who draw up a study
schedule and find themselves unable to stick to it become impatient
and often give up the scheduling idea completely.
The following method of organizing time has been helpful to many
students and does not take much time. It is more flexible than many
methods and helps the student to establish long term, intermediate,
and short term time goals.
Intermediate Schedule - One per week
Learning Outcome 2:
Prepare Hand Tools
HAND TOOLS
 Unsafe or Faulty Tools
Hand Tools include a wide variety of non-powered devices such as
wrenches, pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers. These tools may seem
harmless, but they are the cause of many injuries. The Following are
the summary of safety practices related to hand tools.
 General hazards:
• The two most common hazards associated with the use of Hand Tools are
misuse and improper maintenance.
• Misuse occurs when a hand tool is used for something other than its
intended purpose. (An example would be using screwdriver as a chisel.
This may cause the tip to break and strike someone).
• Improper maintenance allows hand tools to deteriorate into an unsafe
condition. (Example would include cracked wooden handles that allow the
tool head to fly off or mushroomed heads that can shatter upon impact.
• Specially designed tools may be needed in hazardous environments.
(Always use non-sparking tools in the presence of flammable vapors and
dusts. Insulated tools with appropriate ratings must be used for electrical
work).
 Personal Protective Equipment:
• The type of PPE needed when using tools depends on the nature of
the tank. At a minimum, eye protection should always be worn.
• The use of hand protection may also be appropriate to provide
protection against cuts, abrasion, and repeated impact.
 Do’s and Don’ts in Using Hand Tools
Pliers:
• Do not increase the handle length of pliers to gain more leverage. Use
a larger pair of pliers or bolt cutters.
• Do not substitute pliers for a wrench when turning bolts and nuts.
Pliers cannot grip these items properly and will slip.
• Never use pliers as a hammer on the handle. Such abuse is likely to
result in cracks or breaks.
• Cut hardened wire only with pliers designed for that purpose.
• Always cut a right angle. Never rock from side to side or bend wire back
and forth against the cutting edges.
 Do’s and Don’ts in Using Hand Tools
Screwdrivers:

• Never use screwdrivers as a pry bar, chisel, and punch stirrer or scraper.
• Always use screwdriver tip that properly fits the slot of the screw.
• Throw away screwdrivers with broken or worn handles.
• Use magnetic or screw-holding screwdrivers to start fasteners in tight
areas.
• Never use pliers on a screwdriver for extra leverage. Only use wrench or
screwdrivers specifically designed to accept them.
 Do’s and Don’ts in Using Hand Tools
Utility Knives/ Blades:

• Always use a sharp blade. Dull blades require more force and thus are
more likely to slip. Replace the blade when it starts to “tear” instead of
cut.
• Never leave a knife unattended with the blade exposed. Consider using
a self-retracted knife with a spring-loaded black. (The blade will retract
when pressure as the knife is released.
• Keep your free hand away from the line of the cut.
• Don’t bend or apply side loads to blades by using them to open cans or
pay loose objects. Blades are brittle and can snap easily.
INFORMATION SHEET 3.1
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
Personal Protective
Clothing and Equipment
Personal safety

Whenever you perform a task in

the workshop you must use personal
protective clothing and equipment
(PPE) that is appropriate for the task
and which conforms to your local safety
regulations and policies. Among other
items, this may include:
Safety check
• Do not use flammable cleaners or water on electrical equipment.
• Make sure designated walkways are kept clear of any obstructions.
• Always wear protective clothing and the appropriate safety
equipment.
• Make sure that you understand and observe all legislative and
personal safety procedures when carrying out the following tasks.
 INFORMATION SHEET 3.2
Safety Procedure
Safety Requirements

For your protection, observe the following safety requirements:

• Follow all cautions, warnings, and instructions marked on the

equipment.
• Ensure that the voltage and frequency rating of the power outlet
matches the electrical rating labels on the system.
• Use properly grounded power outlets
 Safety Precautions
To protect both yourself and the equipment, observe the safety
precautions
TOOLS UNSAFE DO’S & DON’TS IN USING TOOLS
EXPERIENCE
AC power cord Grounding Unplug the AC cord from the EC
electric wall socket before working on
the power supply.
Wrist strap Discharge (ESD) Wear a wrist strap when
electrostatic handling printed.
Printed circuit Illustrated parts Handle a printed circuit board by
boards breakdown the edges
Cover System Overheating Replace the cover after
performing service on the system
 SELF-CHECK 3.1
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer from the pool below.

1. If you experienced the grounding, the __________ should be unplugged.

2. Replace the cover after performing service on the __________.
3. When the cover system is damaged __________ is likely to happen.
4. You are working on a computer with damaged insulation, you will likely
to experience __________.
5. You should wear a __________ when handling printers circuit boards.
 Learning Outcome 4: Maintain Hand Tools
The following common-sense 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.
 Learning Outcome 4: Maintain Hand Tools
The following common-sense guidelines for Tool Use, Maintenance
and Storage:
• 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.
 Learning Outcome 4: Maintain Hand Tools
The following common-sense guidelines for Tool Use, Maintenance
and Storage:
• Do not 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.
 Learning Outcome 4: Maintain Hand Tools
The following common-sense guidelines for Tool Use, Maintenance
and Storage:
• 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.
• When sharpening hand tools, follow normal safety procedures, such
as the provision of eye and face protection, adequate extraction and
dust collecting facilities.
Clean tools and equipment
work more efficiently. At the
end of each working day clean
the tools and equipment you
used and check them for any
damage. If you note and
damage, tag the tool as faulty
and organize a repair or
replacement.
Electrical current can travel
over oily or greasy surfaces.
Keep electrical power hand
tools free from dust and dirt
and make sure they are free
of oil and grease.
All workshop hand tools and
equipment should have
maintenance schedule.
Always complete the tasks
described on the schedule at
the required time. This will
help to keep the hand tools
in safe working order
Store commonly used hand
tools in an easy-to-reach
location. If a tool or a piece
is too difficult to return, it
could be left on a workbench
or on the floor where it will
become a safety hazard.
Keep your work area tidy.
This will help you work more
efficiently and safely.
 SELF-CHECK 5.4-1
Direction: Use your answer in a sheet of paper.

1. Keep hand tools clean and free from _____ and _____.
a. dirt and dust c. water and soda
b. ferrous and other contaminants d. none of the above
2. Do not use hand tools in direct contact with _________, due to the possible formation of
explosive acetyl ides, especially the presence of moisture.
a. acetone c. alcohol
b. acetylene d. none of the above
3. If you used a damage hand tool, what will you do?
a. tag a tool c. put in a trash can
b. don’t use it d. none of the above
4. As part of the normal operating and safety procedure, these tools should be returned to
the __________.
a. bedroom c. workshop
b. office d. none of the above
5. When sharpening hand tools, follow normal _____ procedure.
a. friendly c. safety
b. common d. unsafe