135 – Equipment Damage

Managing Hand-Tool Hazards Compared with a vat of chlorine or a huge industrial machine, a hammer seems pretty harmless.  But workers who use simple hand tools

Hand Tool Safety: Clamps, Snips, Toolboxes Clamps Do not use the C-clamp for hoisting materials. Do not use the C-clamp as a permanent fastening device. Snips Wear

Hand Tool Safety: Using Hammers Safely Use a hammer only if it is in good condition. The head should not be mushroomed and it should be firmly

Hand Tool Safety: Saws, Wrenches, Pliers and Vises Saws Keep control of saws by releasing downward pressure at the end of the stroke. Do not use an

Hand Tool Safety: Use of Pliers There are many types of pliers.  The most commonly used are the 6-inch combination slip-joint pliers.  The slip-joint permits the

Hand Tool Safety: Files, Chisels, Hammers, Screwdrivers Before using any of these tools inspect it to ensure that it is in good condition.  Files/Rasps Do not use

Hand Tool Safety: General Keep all hand tools clean and in good working condition. Remove from use any tools that are damaged or unsafe and notify