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The document outlines the importance of proper maintenance and storage of tools and equipment to ensure worker safety and operational efficiency. It emphasizes preventive maintenance, the need for competent personnel, and the establishment of a maintenance schedule and record-keeping system. Additionally, it highlights best practices for storage and the benefits of maintaining tools, such as increased productivity and reduced costs.

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The document outlines the importance of proper maintenance and storage of tools and equipment to ensure worker safety and operational efficiency. It emphasizes preventive maintenance, the need for competent personnel, and the establishment of a maintenance schedule and record-keeping system. Additionally, it highlights best practices for storage and the benefits of maintaining tools, such as increased productivity and reduced costs.

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Maintain hand

tools
Tool and equipment
maintenance
All tools and equipment must be
properly maintained so that workers
are not endangered. Regulations
require inspections of tools, machines
and equipment before use.
Preventive maintenance

• It is the regular care


and protection of tools,
equipment, and
machines to keep them
safe, working well, and
lasting longer.
Tool and Equipment
maintenance
The successful maintenance
• program is:
well organized and scheduled,
• controls hazards,
• defines operational procedures,
• and trains key personnel.
General requirements for tools and
equipment maintenance include:
• Obtaining a copy of the maintenance schedule
recommended by the manufacturer
• Ensuring that maintenance is performed as
required
• Ensuring that the person(s) performing the
maintenance are competent (e.g. licensed
mechanic)
General requirements for tools and
equipment maintenance include:

• Retaining records of maintenance/service


conducted
• Specifying who is responsible for overseeing
equipment maintenance and where the records
are kept
• Set up a system for removal and tagging of
damaged or defective tools and equipment
PROPER STORAGE OF TOOLS,
PARTS, AND EQUIPMENT
To ensure that tools and equipment
remain in good condition and last for a
long time, store them properly. Properly
stored tools and equipment will be easy to
find when needed and are less likely to be
lost.
Good practices include:
• Parts should be properly stored and labeled
Good practices include:
• Use bins for storing small parts.
Good practices include:
• Tools should be properly placed on the board, and label
Good practices include:
• Consider making an individual (or
individuals) responsible for the good
maintenance of tools and parts.
Benefits:
• Tools and parts are kept in good condition
and are easy to find.
• Costs are reduced.
• Productivity is increased because time is
not wasted looking for tools, parts and
equipment. 
• Workshop staff develop a sense of
responsibility and pride in their work.
ACTIVITY
time
Quiz
Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement
is False.
_____1. Preventive maintenance helps keep tools and
equipment in a safe and usable condition.
_____2. Maintenance tools are always risk free and do
not cause any hazards.
_____3. Power tools do not require maintenance if
they are used properly.
_____4. Damaged tools should be tagged and removed
from service
_____5. Proper maintenance and storage of tools
improve productivity and reduce risk

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