Saturday September 10, 2011

Safe Use of hand Tools

Safe Use of Hand Tools

 

  1. Use the right size spanner to fit the nut.
  2. See that every file has a handle.
  3. Avoid chisels and punches with mushroom heads.
  4. Keep hammerheads tightly wedged on their shafts.
  5. Renew wooden handles that are split.
  6. Keep edges of cutting tools sharp.
  7. Protect sharp edges of tools that are to be stored or carried.
  8. Hands behind the cutting edges when working.
  9. Don’t use screwdrivers on work held in the hand.
  10. Don’t use damaged screwdrivers.
  11. Scrap tools that are worn or damaged
  12. Keep tools in boxes or racks when not in use.
  13. Protect sharp edges of tools that are to be stored or carried.
  14. Always use the correct tool for the job.
  15. Tools must be safe from the public.
  16. Toolboxes must be secure

 

“GOOD TOOLS MEAN FASTER AND SAFER WORKING!”