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Hand Tool Safety Guidelines

1) Always wear eye protection and use the right tool for the job. Keep tools sharp and in good condition. 2) Store tools vertically with points down and don't carry tools in pockets. Carry pointed tools with points down. 3) Cut away from yourself, don't use tools for unintended purposes, and report any issues immediately.

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Hand Tool Safety Guidelines

1) Always wear eye protection and use the right tool for the job. Keep tools sharp and in good condition. 2) Store tools vertically with points down and don't carry tools in pockets. Carry pointed tools with points down. 3) Cut away from yourself, don't use tools for unintended purposes, and report any issues immediately.

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BASIC SAFETY RULES

FOR HAND TOOLS


 ALWAYS WEAR  KEEP your punches & chisels
EYE PROTECTION. in good condition. Mushroomed
heads cause injury.
 Use the RIGHT TYPE
of tool for the job.  CUT AWAY from yourself when you
use chisels and other edged tools.
 NEVER place tools &
materials where they hang  DON’T use a file
on the edge of a bench. without a HANDLE.
 Don’t use tools for things  NEVER pry or hammer with a FILE.
they weren’t meant for. It may shatter.
 Store tools and materials vertically,  DON’T use screwdrivers as
with the points and heavy end down. chisels or pry bars.
 Keep your cutting tools SHARP  NEVER try to increase your
and in good condition. leverage by using a “cheater”
with a wrench. Wrenches are designed
 DON’T work with OILY at the right strength
or GREASY hands. for their size and length.
 Handle SHARP-EDGED  If anything breaks or
and POINTED TOOLS with care. malfunctions, report it to your
instructor immediately.
 NEVER carry tools in your pockets.
 AFTER USING A TOOL, clean it and
 Always carry pointed tools
return it to its proper storage place.
by your side with the points
and heavy ends DOWN.  DON’T FORCE screws; make
sure that the correct screw for
 DON’T use tools which are
the job is being used.
LOOSE or CRACKED.

© 2000 STUDENTAWARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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