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Hand tool selection
Some things to consider when choosing a hand tool are
• where the tool is to be used;
• the force needed to hold or use the tool;
• the direction of the force;
• the weight and the construction of the tool; and
• the number of repetitive actions needed.
Accidents caused by storing and carrying tools incorrectly
Storing accidents
• leaving the cutting edge of knives, or saw blades, exposed in tool boxes
• chisels and other sharp tools not stored away
• heavy tools stored overhead
• round shaped tools left on the ground
• tool boxes that are too full
Carrying accidents:
• screwdrivers carried in pockets
• leaving tools on vehicles during testing
• small tools falling out of pockets as you bend over
• hitting others with heavy loads when turning around
• not telling your co-workers what you are doing
Knives
To reduce risk of injury when using a knife, you should:
always cut away from your body; keep knives sharp never use knives with damaged or loose handles wear a protective glove on your free hand
wear safety glasses; wash knives separately; and store knives in sheaths or blade protectors