Faulty or Unsafe Hand Tools

By Sir Lau

OBJECTIVES

• At the end of the Lesson the student must be able to:

1. Identify faulty hand tools;

2. Enumerate Do’s and Don’ts in using hand tools; and

3. Create a Graphic Organizer on your learnings in Faulty or Unsafe Hand Tools

Faulty or Unsafe Hand Tools

Hand tools include a wide variety of non-powered devices, such as wrenches, pliers, hammers and screwdrivers. Such devices may seem harmless, but they cause a lot of injuries. The following are hand tools related to safety procedures.

Faulty or Unsafe Hand Tools

• General hazards:
• The two most common hazards associated with the use of hand tools include misuse and improper maintenance.
• Misuse occurs when a hand tool is being used for something other than its intended purpose.

An example of misuse is when we use a screwdriver as a chisel, which could cause the tip to break and strike someone.

Faulty or Unsafe Hand Tools

• Improper maintenance causes hand tools to deteriorate in an unsafe condition. A good example is when include broken wooden handles that cause the head of the tool to fly off or mushroomed heads that can break upon impact.
• Place hazardous devices in a safe environment.
• For example, use non-spark ling devices in the presence of flammable vapors and dust. Insulated equipment with appropriate ratings must be used for electrical work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• The type of Personal Protective Equipment required for the use of tools depends on the nature of the task. At a minimum, eye protection should always be worn.
• The use of hand gloves protection can also be necessary to provide protection against wounds, abrasion, and repetitive impacts.

Do’s and Don’ts in Using Hand Tools

Do’s and Don’ts in Using Hand Tools

Do’s and Don’ts in Using Hand Tools

Activity: Write your insight

Activity 1: Enumerate Do’s and Don’ts in using hand tools

Activity 2: graphic organizer