Hand Tool Safety Rules
- Carry all sharp tools in sheath or holsters.
- Use a claw hammer for pulling nails and for driving nails.
- Use brushes or vacuum machinery to remove metal chips, shavings and other debris from the drill table.
- Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke.
Basic Safety Rules for Hand Tools
- ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
- Wear the RIGHT SAFETY EQUIPMENT for the job.
- Use tools that are the RIGHT SIZE & RIGHT TYPE for your job.
- Follow the correct procedure for using EVERY tool.
- Keep your cutting tools SHARP and in good condition.
- DON'T work with OILY or GREASY hands.
OSHA Hand Tool Standards
As a matter of company policy, hand tools should be inspected before use by your employees for signs of defects or misuse. For example, tools with wooden handles, such as hammers and axes, should not be used if the handle is splintered or cracked.When and how should you inspect powered hand tools?
- Inspect tools for any damage prior to each use.
- Check the handle and body casing of the tool for cracks or other damage.
- If the tool has auxiliary or double handles, check to see that they installed securely.
The importance of using the right tool for the job. Each tool is precisely designed for a specific purpose, so choosing the correct tool will also decrease the amount of effort required to get a job done right without causing damage to either the equipment or the surface being worked on.
Hold the file by its handle with your dominant hand. With your opposing hand place your palm onto the tip of the file. Your palm is used to help press down while your dominant hand is used to guide and control the direction of the file.
Categories of hand tools include wrenches, pliers, cutters, files, striking tools, struck or hammered tools, screwdrivers, vises, clamps, snips, saws, drills and knives. Outdoor tools such as garden forks, pruning shears, and rakes are additional forms of hand tools.
Common Hand Tool Inspection Items
- Hammers– Ensure that the handle is not broken or chipped.
- Screwdrivers– Ensure the handle is not chipped or broken.
- Chisels– Chisels are strong tools, but just like any other tool they will begin to break down over time.
- Wrenches– Check that the wrench is not bent.
Touch the tip of the tester screwdriver to the wire you're testing, being sure to hold the tester screwdriver's insulated handle. Look at the handle of the screwdriver. If the small neon light in the handle lights up, there is power going to the circuit. Otherwise the circuit is dead.
Electrical Tools and Equipment
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) Your personal safety should be the most important consideration.
- Circuit Testers. You need to have a voltage tester of some type for electrical work, and one that you trust is working properly!
- Screwdrivers.
- Cordless Screwdriver/Drill.
- Electric Drill.
- Knife.
- Wire Strippers.
- Lineman's Plier.
Top 10 Best Electricians Hand Tools
- Multimeter – Fluke 117.
- Electricians Toolbelt – Occidental Leather.
- Voltage Sensor – Sperry Instruments.
- Wire Strippers – Klein.
- Linesman Pliers – Knipex.
- Fish Tape – Southwire.
- Insulated Screwdriver – Klein.
- Safety Glasses – Dewalt.
Hand Tools
- Hammers. Hammers are one of the most common tools you'll come across for a wide range of jobs from household to worksite.
- Pliers.
- Ladders.
- Wrenches.
- Clamps.
- Measuring tools.
- Tool belts.
- Axes.
Hand tools list
- saw.
- hammer.
- cultivator.
- rake.
- ladder.
- file.
- gloves.
- wheelbarrow. mallet. chisel. screwdriver. wrench. hand drill. level. ax. pliers. clamp. bolt cutter. box cutter. shears. vise. nut. bolt. nail. screw. tape measure. shovel. Allen key. Power tools.
Top 10 Electrical Tools that Every Beginner and Pro Electrician Needs
- Tape Measure.
- Multimeter.
- Wire Stripper.
- Fish tape.
- Non-contact Voltage Detector.
- Plier.
- Level.
- Flashlight.
Current is the flow of electrical charge carriers like electrons. Current flows from negative to positive points. One ampere of current is defined as one coulomb of electrical charge moving past a unique point in a second. Electric current is widely used in household and industrial appliances.
An insulated screwdriver is a screwdriver designed to protect electricians, lineman, and other tradesmen who work near electricity. Because of this, it is often referred to as an electricians screwdriver. Insulated screwdrivers are required when you're working with live conductive parts.
More specifically, often electrical equipment refers only to components part of the electrical distribution system such as:
- Electric switchboards.
- Distribution boards.
- Circuit breakers and disconnects.
- Electricity meter.
- Transformers.
5 electrical safety tips you should know for your home
- Replace or repair damaged power cords. Exposed wiring is a danger that cannot go overlooked, the NFPA wrote.
- Don't overload your outlets.
- Avoid extension cords as much as possible.
- Keep electrical equipment or outlets away from water.
- Protect small children from hazards.
- Put us to the test!
Basic Safety Rules
- STAY ALERT - and stay alive.
- WEAR THE RIGHT CLOTHES - work clothes should fit properly.
- USE THE RIGHT TOOLS - if you need a hammer, get a hammer.
- LEARN HOW TO LIFT - Lifting takes more than muscle; it is an art.
- DON'T BE A PRANKSTER - practical jokes and horseplay can be dangerous, especially around heavy machinery.
Hand tools include anything from axes to wrenches. The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance. Some examples include the following: If a chisel is used as a screwdriver, the tip of the chisel may break and fly off, hitting the user or other employees.
Top 10 Rules for Electric Safety
- DON'T plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord.
- DO ask grown-ups to put safety caps on all unused electrical outlets.
- DON'T yank an electrical cord from the wall.
- DO make sure all electric cords are tucked away, neat and tidy.
- DO look up and look out for power lines before you climb a tree.
Incompliant tools: must be identified as unsafe, rendered inoperable or physically removed from job sites. Two employer responsiblities listed in this section are instructing employees in recognizing and avoiding unsafe conditions and training employees in the regulations that apply to his or her work environment.
PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Point sharp tools (e.g., saws, chisels, knives) laying on benches away from aisles and handles should not extend over the edge of the bench top. Maintain tools carefully. Keep them clean and dry, and store them properly after each use. Carry tools in a sturdy tool box to and from the worksite.
To prevent hazards associated with the use of power tools, OSHA recommends that workers should observe the following general precautions:
- Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.
- Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
- Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Power tools can be extremely dangerous if they are used improperly. Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed by power tool accidents. Common accidents associated with power tools include abrasions, cuts, lacerations, amputations, burns, electrocution, and broken bones.
Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slipping while working with or around dangerous tools. Keep cords from presenting a tripping hazard. Never carry a power tool by its cord. Use tools that are double-insulated or have a three-pronged cord and are plugged into a grounded receptacle.
The most common types of machine guards are:
- Fixed guards.
- Interlocking guards.
- Adjustable guards.
- Self-adjusting guards.
To prevent hazards associated with the use of power tools, workers should observe the following general precautions: Never carry a tool by the cord or hose. Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
The employer is responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees but the employees have the responsibility for properly using and maintaining tools.
OSHA's general standard makes all employers responsible for the condition of hand tools used by employees, even if the tool is supplied by the employee. As a matter of company policy, hand tools should be inspected before use by your employees for signs of defects or misuse.
Guarding is the most effective means of reducing the risk of injury or harm from dangerous parts of a machine. If guarding is used as a control measure, it should, as far as practicable, prevent access to the danger points or dangerous areas of the machine. Effective guards protect workers from preventable injuries.
