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Hand and Power Tool Safety

This document provides safety guidelines for both hand tools and power tools. It outlines 5 basic safety rules that apply to all tools, as well as specific safety rules for various common hand tools like hammers, chisels, saws and screwdrivers. For power tools, it emphasizes keeping cords out of the way, proper personal protective equipment, and safety precautions for abrasive wheels, circular saws, drills and miter/chop saws. The goal is to educate on proper tool use and maintenance to prevent injuries from tool misuse or defects.

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Hand and Power Tool Safety

This document provides safety guidelines for both hand tools and power tools. It outlines 5 basic safety rules that apply to all tools, as well as specific safety rules for various common hand tools like hammers, chisels, saws and screwdrivers. For power tools, it emphasizes keeping cords out of the way, proper personal protective equipment, and safety precautions for abrasive wheels, circular saws, drills and miter/chop saws. The goal is to educate on proper tool use and maintenance to prevent injuries from tool misuse or defects.

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HAND AND POWER TOOL

SAFETY

l
FARA
on the behalf of the
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Revised 6/2011
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Hand Tools
AND Power Tools
 Hand tools
Have no power source, other than the physical
force applied by the user. Hand- tools include
anything from axes to hammers, and
screwdrivers to wrenches.

 Power Tools
Require a non-human power source
to function properly--e.g. External
(electricity, compressed air, etc.) or
Internal (battery pack, internal
combustion engine, etc.).
Both kinds of tools require specific safety
precautions or rules to be followed; yet
some rules will apply to both.

There are five basic rules that apply to all


tools used either hand or power.
5 Basic Rules
 Keep all tools in good working order

 Use the tool only for what it is designed to do


 Examine the tool for damage before each use
 Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions
when operating any tool
 Always wear the appropriate PPE when
operating any tool
GENERAL “Hand Tool” SAFETY
RULES
 Carry and store all sharp tools in a holster or
sheath
 Tag worn, damaged or defective tools and
do not use them

 Do not perform “makeshift” repairs to tools


or use tools that have makeshift-repairs
made to them

 Do not use cheater bars


GENERAL Hand Tool RULES
cont’d
 Do not throw tools from one location to
another or from one employee to another

 When working on a ladder or scaffolding be


sure you and your tools are secure
 Do not carry tools in your hand while
climbing, use a tool belt or host the tools by
using a hand line
The Greatest Hazards Of Hand Tools:
Misuse/Improper Maintenance

 Using a screwdriver as a chisel


• Could cause the tip to break and fly, hitting
either the operator or bystanders

 A wooden handle on tool such as a hammer


or an axe is loose, splintered or cracked

• The tool head could fly off and strike


the operator or bystanders
Hand Tool Misuse/Improper
Maintenance cont’d
 Impact tools, e.g. chisels and wedges, are
unsafe if their heads are “mushroomed”
• The heads might shatter on impact sending
sharp fragments flying

 Wrenches must not be used if the jaws are


sprung, cracked or twisted

• The wrench could slip off


SAFETY RULES For SPECIFIC Hand
Tools
HAMMERS
 Use a claw hammer for pulling nails
 Do not strike a hardened steel surface with a
claw hammer
 Do not strike one hammer against another
hammer
 Do not use a hammer as a wedge or pry-bar
SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools cont’d

CHISELS

 Use only chisels that are sharp


 Do not use chisels with a mushroom head
 Use only hammers that are designed for use
with chisels
SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools cont’d
SAWS
 Do not carry the saw by the blade
 Do not use any saw that has a dull saw blade
 Keep control of the saw by releasing
downward pressure at the end of each stroke
SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools cont’d

SCREWDRIVERS

 Always ensure the screwdriver fits the head


of the screw
 Do not hold the work piece against your
body while using the screwdriver
 Do not use a screwdriver as a punch, chisel,
pry bar or nail puller
SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools cont’d
SCREWDRIVERS CONTINUED

 Do not use a screwdriver to test the charge


of a battery
 Use only screwdrivers that are approved to
be used on or around electrical equipment ,
devices, or circuits
 Do not use a screwdriver to make a starting
hole for screws
SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools cont’d
WRENCHS
 Do not use wrenches that are bent, cracked,
or that have loose handles
 A hammer may be used for striking “face
wrenches”
wrenches ONLY
 If at all possible use socket or box wrenches
 Do not use a cheater bar
SAFETY RULES For Hand Tools cont’d

SNIPS
 Wear safety glasses or goggles when using
snips
 Wear work gloves when cutting material with
snips
 Do not use snips as a hammer, screwdriver,
wrench or pry bar
 Use the correct type of snips for the job
GENERAL “Power Tool” SAFETY RULES

 Do not use power tools you are not trained


on
 Do not lift or carry power tools by their
power cord
 Keep power cords out of the paths of the
power tool
 Do not leave tools unattended
GENERAL Power Tool
RULES cont’d
 Do not stand in water or wet surfaces when
running a power tool
 Hold all power tools by the plastic hand grips
or other nonconductive areas.
 Do not plug multiple electrical cords into a
single outlet
 Do not use power tools or extension cords
with a missing prong
 Ground all tools unless double insulated
GENERAL Power Tool
RULES cont’d
 Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits
and water pipes that are not visible

 Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects


or jewelry. Long hair must be restrained

 All observers should be kept a safe distance


from the work area
Abrasive-Wheel Tools
Powered abrasive grinding, cutting, polishing
and wire buffing wheels create special safety
problems because they can throw off flying
fragments.

 Before an abrasive wheel is mounted, it


should be inspected closely and sound or ring
tested to ensure it is free of cracks or defects

 To test wheels, tap them with a light non-


metallic instrument. If they sound “cracked
or dead” do not use them; they could fly apart
Abrasive-Wheel Tools cont’d

 Always use the right wheel or cup for the job


you are performing. Be sure to match the “RPM
Rating” with the tool. Finally, pay close
attention to any “special warnings,” that the
manufacturer may offer, such as “do not use in
wet or high-moisture conditions.”
Circular Saws
 Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields

 Use a dust mask, especially when cutting


treated woods

 Wear hearing protection, especially during


extended periods of operation
Circular Saws
cont’d
 Use sharp blades because dull blades cause
binding, stalling, and possible kickbacks

 Use the correct blade for the job

 Ensure the blade guard is in working order,


never remove it or tie it back

 Avoid cutting small pieces that can’t be


properly secured or the saw shoe can’t
properly rest
Drills

 Be sure the chuck is securely tightened to the


spindle

 Tighten the bit securely and remove the


chuck key

 Always hold or brace the tool securely and


use any auxiliary handles if provided

 Don’t force a drill. Apply only enough


pressure for the bit to do the cutting
Miter/Chop Saws

 Because of the saw’s downward cutting


motion, be sure to keep hands and fingers out
of the blades path

 Be sure all guards are in place and working

 Ensure that the recommended size and RPM


blades are being used

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