Care and maintenance of these tools are sometimes handed down generation to generation, and they are cleaned and oiled to keep clean and carefully stored in your basement or garage workshop. Unfortunately there are still injuries associated with the use of hand tools, and according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA , there are five basic safety rules that can help prevent hazards when using hand tools:. Your Guide to the Proper use of Hand Tools Wednesday, August 1, Greg Santo Hand Tools and Why They Still Matter — Although everyone seems to have power saws, lathes, drills, planers, and battery power capacity has improved, the basic tools like hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches will always have a place in your toolbox.
Unfortunately there are still injuries associated with the use of hand tools, and according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA , there are five basic safety rules that can help prevent hazards when using hand tools: Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance. Use the right tool for the job. Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use damaged tools. Provide and use properly the right personal protective equipment. Other suggestions when using hand tools are: Using the wrong tool can be dangerous.
Using a chisel as a screwdriver or a screw driver as a chisel may cause the tip of the tool to break and fly off, hitting the user or another person. Only use tools for their designated purpose. Always maintain tools properly. Hand tools are of different types and can be used for any kind of work. Some tools are versatile and some of them are specifically used for a specific job. If you want the best results for your work, it is very important to know their construction and proper usage.
Lack of knowledge or negligence may lead to several mistakes and injuries. Proper use and precision are more important than speed of work while using hand tools. Based on the type of work that needs to be done, a craftsman must choose the right kind of tools. He must be aware of the right tool for the job. Otherwise, the quality and efficiency of work will suffer. A hammer is designed to deliver high force in a small area.
It is a long wooden stick, attached to a block of metal. Hammer is round on one side, while edgy on the other. Hammer is very versatile, whether you want to nail something or break something, it will be your best friend. Ensure that the handles of tools like hammers and axes fit tightly into the head of the tool.
Replace worn jaws on wrenches, pipe tools and pliers. Redress burred or mushroomed heads of striking tools. Pull on a wrench or pliers. Never push unless you hold the tool with your palm open. Point sharp tools e. 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. Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a faceshield with safety glasses or goggles and well-fitting gloves appropriate for the hazards to which you may be exposed when doing various tasks.
Keep the work environment clean and tidy to avoid clutter which may cause accidents. Use a heavy belt or apron and hang tools pointed down at your sides, not behind your back. A screwdriver in good condition is a safe tool until the user begins to bang on it with a hammer like he would a punch. A screwdriver which is too small for the screw can slip and cause injury. Train employees in the proper use of tools and develop a tool inspection program.
If you have questions about tool safety or employee training or would like assistance, feel free to contact the safety experts at the EI Group, Inc. I can be reached at or btaylor ei1. An alignment punch with a mushroomed head. Cheater bars used on adjustable and Allen wrenches.
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