Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools Safety

Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools
Safety
Gasoline Powered Chain Saw
4 Basic Safe Work Practices
 Select the right tool for the job.
 Use tools properly and safely.
 Keep tools in good condition.
 Store tools in safe place.

Select the Right Tool
Use Tools Correctly and Safely
Keep Tools in Good Condition
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na power cord nito!
Store Tools in a Safe Place
Hand Tools Safety
What are the hazards of Hand Tools?
The greatest hazards posed by hand tools

results from misuse and improper
maintenance.
Plier use to turn valve spindle of Acetylene
Identifying Potential Hazards and Causes –
Exercise 1
Situation
Plier use to turn valve spindle of Acetylene.
Potential Hazards
Plier might slipped – damaging the valve spindle
or hand might hit obstructions.
Causes
Improper Tool
Claw Hammer
Crack Handle
Exercise 2
Situation
Wooden handle of hammer is loose, splintered, or
cracked.
Potential Hazards
Head of hammer may fly off and strike user and
other employees.
Causes
Improper maintenance
Wrench
Jaws
Exercise 3
Situation
Jaws of wrench are sprung.
Potential Hazards
Wrench might slip and cause the user to go off
balanced or sustain cuts.
Causes
Chisel with Mushroomed Head
Exercise 4
Situation
Chisel with mushroomed heads.
Potential Hazards
Heads might shatter on impact, sending sharp
fragments flying toward the user or other
employees.
Causes
Chisels
Use of Chisel
Hack Saws
 Adjust and tighten saw blades.

 Install blades with teeth pointing
forward.
 Use proper appropriate blade
(teeth per inch)
 Apply pressure on the forward
stroke only.
Hack Saw
Frame
Tension
Adjuster
Handle
Blade
Apply pressure on the forward stroke only.
Use of Hack Saw
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buhay
Kailan kaya
Mahirap
ako
talaga
mananalo
Kumita ng
ng lotto?
pera
Files
 Only use files with secure handles.

 Do not use a file as hammer or pry.
 Clamp work to be filed in a vise. Waist level.
 To file, push forward while bearing down on
it. Release the pressure and bring file back
to original position.
Files
Sample of Files
Use of Files
Wrenches
Type of Wrenches
 Open-End Wrenches
 Box and Socket Wrenches
 Combination
Combination Wrench
Wrenches
To ensure the safe use of all wrenches,

workers must always be alert for the
possibility of:
1) A wrench slipping off the fastener.
2) A wrench breaking.
3) A fastener turning free.
4) A fastener breaking.
Wrenches (General)
 Workers brace themselves to avoid

losing balance.
 Pull the wrench towards you.
 Inspect wrenches for flaws.
 Do not grind wrenches to reduce their

sizes.
Proper Use of Wrench
PULL
Improper Use of Wrench
IMPACT WRENCH
Wrenches (Adjustable)
 Recommended for light-duty jobs or when

proper size fixed-opening wrench is not
available.
 Torque wrenches are used when the torque

is specified for the job.
 Recalibrate them frequently in accord with

the manufacturer’s specification.
Adjustable Wrench
Screwdrivers
 Most screwdrivers are not designed to be used on electrical

equipment. Use an insulated screwdriver.
 Do not hold an object in the palm of one hand and press a

screwdriver into it, place it on a bench or a table.
 Never hammer with a screwdriver.
 Check for broken handles, bent blade, etc.

Screwdrivers
Defective Screwdrivers
Broken Handle Dull Ends

Pliers
 Do not use pliers as a substitute for

hammers or wrenches.
 Use insulated pliers when doing

electrical work.
 Inspect installation frequently to make

certain that it is free of breaks or
cracks.
Long Nose Pliers
Diagonal Cutting Pliers
Slip Joint Pliers
Pliers
Misuse of Pliers
Impact Tools
Impact tools refers to a variety of

hammers and related tools used to
drive items such as nails into
materials by the use of manual or
powered tools.
Impact Tools
 Hammers
 Sledge hammers
 Riveting hammers
 Claw hammers
Hammers
 Use the correct hammer for the type of work to be done.
 Have an unobstructed swing when using a hammer and

watch for overhead interference.
 Check for defects before using.

Ball Peen Hammers
Sledge Hammer
Portable Power Tools Safety
What are the Dangers of Portable Power
Tools?
 Electric shock
 Particles in the eyes
 Fires
 Falls
 Explosion of gases
General Precautions
in the use of
Portable Power Tools
Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.
Never yank the cord or hose to disconnect it from receptacle.
Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Disconnect tools when not using them, before servicing and
cleaning and when changing accessories.
Secure work with clamps or vise, freeing both hands to operate
the tool.
Be sure to keep good footing and maintain good balance when
operating power tools.
Maintain tools with care: keep them sharp and clean for best
performance.
Remove all damaged portable power tools from use and tag
them: ”Do Not Use”
Groups of Portable Power Tools
1. Electric Tools
2. Pneumatic (Air-Powered)
Tools
3. Internal Combustion Tools
4. Explosive (Powder Actuated)
Tools
Electrical Tools (Hazards)
 Electric burns and

shocks.
 Fall off a ladder or

other elevated work
surface.
Electric Tools
 Electric drills
 Routers
 Electric circular saws
 Disc grinders
 Soldering irons
Circular Saw
Considerations When Using Electric Tools
 Double-insulated tools
 Grounding or GFCI
 Low-Voltage Isolation
Transformer
Double Insulated Tool
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Portable Ground Fault

Circuit Interrupters
GFCI Panel Mounts

Portable Electric Tools
Portable Electric Drills
Cordless Drills
Portable Electric Tools (General Safe
Practices)
 Operate electric tools within their design limit.
 Use gloves and appropriate safety footwear

when using electrical tools.
 Store electric tools in a dry place when not in

use.
 Do not use electric tools in damp or wet

locations unless they are approved for that
purpose.
Portable Electric Tools (General Safe
Practices)
 Keep work areas well-lighted when operating electric tools.
 Ensure that cords from electric tools do not present tripping

hazard.
Portable Abrasive Wheel Tools
Portable Abrasive Wheel Tools
Portable abrasive grinding, cutting,

polishing, and wire buffing wheels create
special problems because they may throw
off flying fragments.
Abrasive wheel tools must be equipped with guards that:

1) Cover the spindle end, nut, flange projections;
2) Maintain proper alignment with the wheel; and
3) Do not exceed the strength of the fastenings.
When using a powered grinder:
1. Always use eye or face protection.

2. Turn off the power when not in use.
3. Never clamp a hand-held grinder in a vise.
Disk RPM and Grinder RPM
15280 rpm 10000 rpm

Portable Pneumatic Tools
Portable Pneumatic Tools
Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air and

include chippers, drills, hammers and sanders.
Main Danger!
Getting hit by one of the tool’s attachments or by some
kind of fastener the worker is using with the tool.
Pneumatic (Air-Powered) Tools
 Air powered grinders
 Pneumatic impact tools
 Jackhammers
 Air-powered nailers and staplers

Pneumatic Drill
Pneumatic Drills
Safety Precautions in the Use of Pneumatic
Tools
 Wear head and face protection

 Use screens to protect nearby workers
 Never point air guns toward anyone
 Use appropriate hearing protection.
 For jackhammers:
- Use heavy rubber grips
- Wear safety glasses and safety shoes
- Use face shield
Powder-Actuated Tools
Powder-Actuated Tools
These are used for fastening fixtures and materials to the

metal, pre-cast or pre-stressed concrete, masonry brick
and tightening rivets, and punching holes.
Hazards of Powder-Actuated Tools
 Accidental discharge
 Ricochets
 Ignition of explosive or combustible atmospheres
 Projectiles penetrating the work
 Flying dirt and other particles.
Safety Precautions in the Use of Powder-
Actuated Tools
 Do not use a tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.

 Inspect the tool before using it.
 Do not load the tool unless it is to be used immediately.
 Do not leave a loaded tool unattended.
 Keep hands clear of the barrel end.
 Never point the tool at anyone.
Hydraulic Power Tools
Hydraulic Power Tools
All jacks – including lever and ratchet jacks, screw

jacks, and hydraulic jacks – must have a stop
indicator, and the stop limit must not be
exceeded.
Hydraulic Jack
To set up a jack, make certain of the following:
1. The base of the jack rests on a firm, level surface;

2. The jack is correctly centered;
3. The jack head beards against a level surface; and
4. The lift force is applied evenly.

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 Select the right tool for the job.

 Use tools properly and safely.

 Keep tools in good condition.

 Store tools in safe place.

The greatest hazards posed by hand tools

 Adjust and tighten saw blades.

 Only use files with secure handles.

To ensure the safe use of all wrenches,

 Workers brace themselves to avoid

 Pull the wrench towards you.

 Inspect wrenches for flaws.

 Do not grind wrenches to reduce their

 Recommended for light-duty jobs or when

 Torque wrenches are used when the torque

 Recalibrate them frequently in accord with

 Most screwdrivers are not designed to be used on electrical

 Do not hold an object in the palm of one hand and press a

 Never hammer with a screwdriver.

 Check for broken handles, bent blade, etc.

Broken Handle Dull Ends

 Do not use pliers as a substitute for

 Use insulated pliers when doing

 Inspect installation frequently to make

Impact tools refers to a variety of

 Use the correct hammer for the type of work to be done.

 Have an unobstructed swing when using a hammer and

 Check for defects before using.

 Electric burns and

 Fall off a ladder or

 Electric circular saws

Portable Ground Fault

GFCI Panel Mounts

 Operate electric tools within their design limit.

 Use gloves and appropriate safety footwear

 Store electric tools in a dry place when not in

 Do not use electric tools in damp or wet

 Keep work areas well-lighted when operating electric tools.

 Ensure that cords from electric tools do not present tripping

Portable abrasive grinding, cutting,

Abrasive wheel tools must be equipped with guards that:

1. Always use eye or face protection.

15280 rpm 10000 rpm

Pneumatic tools are powered by compressed air and

 Air powered grinders

 Pneumatic impact tools

 Air-powered nailers and staplers

 Wear head and face protection

These are used for fastening fixtures and materials to the

 Do not use a tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.

All jacks – including lever and ratchet jacks, screw

To set up a jack, make certain of the following:

1. The base of the jack rests on a firm, level surface;

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