Hand tools deserve respect for safety sake

drymoisture · 19-11-2021, 08:13

Hand tools deserve respect for safety sake

Hand tools are extensions of our hands. When we misuse our hands

we experience pain. When we misuse hand tools

the possibility of injury to ourselves or people working around us increases considerably. Furthermore

using a tool incorrectly can damage the tool or even cause the tool to fail. Here are some guidelines for hand tool safety.

Use the Right Tool for the Job

Using the correct tool for the job is the first step in safe hand tool use. Tools are designed for specific needs. That’s why you’ll find screwdrivers with various lengths and tip styles and pliers with different head shapes. Using any tool inappropriately is a step in the wrong direction. To avoid personal injury and tool damage

select the proper tool to do the job well and safely.

Quality professional hand tools will last many years if they are taken care of and treated with respect. Manufacturers design tools for specific applications. If you use your screwdriver as a chisel or a pry bar

you can’t expect it to be in good shape when you actually need to drive a screw. Use tools only for their intended purpose.

Use Insulated Tools When Needed

Many jobs require the use of insulated tools. Hand tools are often used in combination with lockout tag systems to ensure that the circuits are not live. Most maintenance technicians claim they never work a job “hot.” But

what happens when a computer is on the circuit and it can’t be shut down

or when medical equipment is connected to the circuit? You never know when a situation will arise where insulated tools are required. All professionals need to have some insulated tools in their collection.

Insulated hand tools must be clearly marked with the official

international 1

000-volt rating symbol. They also must meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards. Every insulated tool is tested at 10

000 volts to receive a 1

000-volt rating. These tools are designed to reduce the chance of injury if the tool should make contact with an energized source. Make note

tools with plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are not insulated. Those features are for comfort only. Likewise

wrapping a tool with electric tape does not provide insulation.

Inspect insulated tools frequently. Watch for any wear or cracking of the insulation. Keep them clean

dry

and free of surface contaminants

which can compromise their insulating properties. If the dielectric insulation has been breached by cutting

wear

or a burn

the tool should be taken out of service to ensure safety.

Follow General Safety and Maintenance Practices

Safe tool use contributes to a safer

more efficient work environment. Misusing automotive tools is not only dangerous

it shows a lack of understanding of tool safety and a lack of respect for those around you. Also

if improper tool use causes an accident

downtime will impact the entire job.

Always wear approved eye protection when using hand tools. Metal will fly when it is cut. Safety glasses protect your eyes and prevent serious injury. Other workers in the vicinity should wear eye protection

as well.

Keep cutting tools sharp

lubricated

and in good repair. This applies to knives

bolt cutters

cable cutters

many types of pliers

and all other cutting tool sets.

When cutting wire

bolts

and similar materials

cuts should be made at a 90-degree angle to the work to avoid chipping the edges of the knives. Pliers should not be wiggled or rocked as you attempt to cut material

as this puts tremendous side pressure on the cutting surfaces and can result in the failure of the cutting knives.

Most accidents happen because one or more safe operating procedures were not followed. History usually tells us what we did right or wrong and how that affected our job performance. The old saying “Do it right the first time” applies to using hand tools safely. This includes staying up-to-date on safety techniques and following safe practices in the work place. Professionals shouldn’t need second chances

because professionals do the job right the first time.

Use Well-Designed

High-Quality Tools

Finally

investing in high-quality tools makes the professional’s job safer and easier.

If extra leverage is needed

use high-leverage pliers

which give more cutting and gripping power than standard pliers. This helps

in particular

when making repetitive cuts or twisting numerous wire pairs.

Knurled jaws provide sure-gripping action when pulling or twisting wires.

Some side-cutting and diagonal-cutting pliers are designed for heavy-duty cutting. When cutting ACSR

screws

nails and hardened wire

only use pliers that are recommended for that use.

Pliers with hot riveting at the joint ensure smooth movement across the full action range of the pliers

which reduces handle wobble

resulting in a positive cut. The knives align perfectly every time.

Induction hardening on the cutting knives adds to long life

so the pliers cut cleanly day after day.

Sharp cutting knives and tempered handles also contribute to cutting ease.

Some pliers are designed to perform special functions. For example

some high-leverage pliers have features that allow crimping connectors and pulling fish tapes.

Tool handles and power tools and accessory with dual-molded material allow for a softer

more comfortable grip on the outer surface and a harder

more durable grip on the inner surface and handle ends.

Well-designed tools often include a contoured thumb area for a firmer grip or color-coded handles for easy tool identification.

Insulated cordless tools reduce the chance of injury where the tool may make contact with an energized source.

Well-designed tools are a pleasure to use. They save time

give professional results and help you do your job more safely.

This article has covered the importance of using hand power tools safely and treating them with respect. Always remember

safety is essential to good job performance. Pay attention to what’s going on around you

be flexible

and adapt to changing conditions. Think before you react

and keep your head in the game.

Think about tool safety each and every time you begin a job

and you’ll perform your job safely and effectively. Those are your hands that are being extended by the pliers or the screwdriver. Treat your tools as carefully as you treat your hands.

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drymoisture	Hand tools deserve respect for safety sake Hand tools deserve respect for safety sake Hand tools are extensions of our hands. When we misuse our hands we experience pain. When we misuse hand tools the possibility of injury to ourselves or people working around us increases considerably. Furthermore using a tool incorrectly can damage the tool or even cause the tool to fail. Here are some guidelines for hand tool safety. Use the Right Tool for the Job Using the correct tool for the job is the first step in safe hand tool use. Tools are designed for specific needs. That’s why you’ll find screwdrivers with various lengths and tip styles and pliers with different head shapes. Using any tool inappropriately is a step in the wrong direction. To avoid personal injury and tool damage select the proper tool to do the job well and safely. Quality professional hand tools will last many years if they are taken care of and treated with respect. Manufacturers design tools for specific applications. If you use your screwdriver as a chisel or a pry bar you can’t expect it to be in good shape when you actually need to drive a screw. Use tools only for their intended purpose. Use Insulated Tools When Needed Many jobs require the use of insulated tools. Hand tools are often used in combination with lockout tag systems to ensure that the circuits are not live. Most maintenance technicians claim they never work a job “hot.” But what happens when a computer is on the circuit and it can’t be shut down or when medical equipment is connected to the circuit? You never know when a situation will arise where insulated tools are required. All professionals need to have some insulated tools in their collection. Insulated hand tools must be clearly marked with the official international 1000-volt rating symbol. They also must meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards. Every insulated tool is tested at 10000 volts to receive a 1000-volt rating. These tools are designed to reduce the chance of injury if the tool should make contact with an energized source. Make note tools with plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are not insulated. Those features are for comfort only. Likewise wrapping a tool with electric tape does not provide insulation. Inspect insulated tools frequently. Watch for any wear or cracking of the insulation. Keep them clean dry and free of surface contaminants which can compromise their insulating properties. If the dielectric insulation has been breached by cutting wear or a burn the tool should be taken out of service to ensure safety. Follow General Safety and Maintenance Practices Safe tool use contributes to a safer more efficient work environment. Misusing automotive tools is not only dangerous it shows a lack of understanding of tool safety and a lack of respect for those around you. Also if improper tool use causes an accident downtime will impact the entire job. Always wear approved eye protection when using hand tools. Metal will fly when it is cut. Safety glasses protect your eyes and prevent serious injury. Other workers in the vicinity should wear eye protection as well. Keep cutting tools sharp lubricated and in good repair. This applies to knives bolt cutters cable cutters many types of pliers and all other cutting tool sets. When cutting wire bolts and similar materials cuts should be made at a 90-degree angle to the work to avoid chipping the edges of the knives. Pliers should not be wiggled or rocked as you attempt to cut material as this puts tremendous side pressure on the cutting surfaces and can result in the failure of the cutting knives. Most accidents happen because one or more safe operating procedures were not followed. History usually tells us what we did right or wrong and how that affected our job performance. The old saying “Do it right the first time” applies to using hand tools safely. This includes staying up-to-date on safety techniques and following safe practices in the work place. Professionals shouldn’t need second chances because professionals do the job right the first time. Use Well-Designed High-Quality Tools Finally investing in high-quality tools makes the professional’s job safer and easier. If extra leverage is needed use high-leverage pliers which give more cutting and gripping power than standard pliers. This helps in particular when making repetitive cuts or twisting numerous wire pairs. Knurled jaws provide sure-gripping action when pulling or twisting wires. Some side-cutting and diagonal-cutting pliers are designed for heavy-duty cutting. When cutting ACSR screws nails and hardened wire only use pliers that are recommended for that use. Pliers with hot riveting at the joint ensure smooth movement across the full action range of the pliers which reduces handle wobble resulting in a positive cut. The knives align perfectly every time. Induction hardening on the cutting knives adds to long life so the pliers cut cleanly day after day. Sharp cutting knives and tempered handles also contribute to cutting ease. Some pliers are designed to perform special functions. For example some high-leverage pliers have features that allow crimping connectors and pulling fish tapes. Tool handles and power tools and accessory with dual-molded material allow for a softer more comfortable grip on the outer surface and a harder more durable grip on the inner surface and handle ends. Well-designed tools often include a contoured thumb area for a firmer grip or color-coded handles for easy tool identification. Insulated cordless tools reduce the chance of injury where the tool may make contact with an energized source. Well-designed tools are a pleasure to use. They save time give professional results and help you do your job more safely. This article has covered the importance of using hand power tools safely and treating them with respect. Always remember safety is essential to good job performance. Pay attention to what’s going on around you be flexible and adapt to changing conditions. Think before you react and keep your head in the game. Think about tool safety each and every time you begin a job and you’ll perform your job safely and effectively. Those are your hands that are being extended by the pliers or the screwdriver. Treat your tools as carefully as you treat your hands.

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