Is the work area as free from hazards as possible?
Is the area equipped to handle emergency situations; for example, with fire extinguishers, properly equipped first aid kits?
Is the workshop managed to keep it safe?
Are tools and equipment properly guarded?
Do workers use tools and equipment in a safe manner?
Do workers use appropriate personal protective equipment?
Safety precautions
Read the operator’s manual and observe all safety precautions for all equipment.
Protect yourself from electric shock. Check power tools before use. Fit a residual current device (RCD or safety switch) to the electrical circuit to prevent electrical shock or electrocution. If an RCD is not fitted, use a portable RCD.
Keep all guards and shields in place.
Give the task your full attention.
Let each tool work at its own speed; do not force it.
Always wear appropriate personal protective clothing.
Maintain secure footing and balance at all times.
Keep tools clean and sharp.
Turn the switch off immediately if the power tool stalls or jams.
Wherever possible, use clamps or a vice to hold your work.
Provide enough light so you can see what you are doing.
Store power tools safely to prevent damage to the tool and cord, and to prevent unauthorised use.
Maintain power tools in good working order. Replace or repair worn or faulty equipment immediately.
Hand tools
The main causes of injury with hand tools include:
So prevent injury by following these safe practices when using tools.
Use tools of an appropriate size and shape for the job.
Wipe oil, grease and dirt from tools with a clean rag before starting a job.
Clean tools and keep in trays or boxes when not in use.
Shut off machines before adjusting them.
Wear safety glasses when using punches, chisels, hammers or grinding devices.
Use safety equipment when removing and installing heavy parts.
Hold safety meetings to teach workers about the care and safe use of tools.
Keep a first aid kit and a doctor’s name, address and phone number handy for emergencies.
Don’t use homemade or re-worked tools, or tools not designed for the job.
Don’t use pipe extensions or other ‘cheaters’ or wrenches too light for the job.
Don’t place tools where they can fall and strike someone.
Don’t carry pointed or sharp tools in your pockets.
Don’t throw tools — hand them. Use a rope or cord to raise or lower tools and equipment.
Wrenches
Always pull on a wrench, never push.
Always face wrench jaw openings in direction of pull.
When pulling on a wrench, brace against a backward fall by placing one foot behind the other.
Inspect ratchet wrenches periodically and replace worn or defective parts.
Keep moving parts of adjustable wrenches clean and lubricated.
Don’t try to work with a wrench in a co*cked position.
Use angle connections so that the wrench will fit flat and square on the nut or bolt head.
Don’t use wrenches with spread-out jaw openings or sockets with battered or rounded walls.
Don’t use a wrench as a hammer.
Don’t pound on a wrench to loosen a frozen nut; use penetrating oil, a heavier wrench or one designed for impact work.
Screwdrivers
Use the right length screwdriver so that it can be applied at right angles to the screw head.
Use the largest-sized screwdriver that will fit snugly into the screw slot.
Use a screwdriver with an insulated handle for electrical work.
Don’t use a screwdriver with a worn or broken tip.
Don’t use a screwdriver as a punch, chisel or pry-bar.
Don’t hold a small part in your hand while working on it with a screwdriver — put it into a vice.
Pliers
Point the inside of plier cutting jaws away from your face to prevent injury from flying cuttings.
Don’t use pliers with smoothly worn gripping sections or with loose rivets or nut and bolt assemblies.
Don’t use pliers for bolt turning — they are designed for gripping and cutting only.
Don’t overload cutting pliers. If wire can’t be cut with one hand squeezing pliers, use a larger pair of pliers.
Check the insulation on pliers — a pin hole can be fatal.
Chisels and punches
Use a chisel with a cutting edge of the same width or wider than the area to be cut.
Use the largest punch to fit the job without binding.
Hold chisels and punches loosely with the palm up, or use a tool holder.
Don’t use chisels and punches with ‘mushroomed’ heads — metal may chip off and cause injury.
Don’t use a chisel, punch or pry bar to remove gears, wheels or bearings from a shaft — use a pulling tool.
Hammers
Use a hammer heavy enough for the job.
Don’t use a hammer with a cracked head or handle.
Don’t use a hammer with a ‘mushroomed’ or battered and rounded striking face.
When spalling rock with a heavy hammer, wear eye protection.
Files
Fit the sharp end with a handle.
Place small objects in a vice for filing.
Don’t hit a file with a hammer.
Don’t use a file to pry, chisel or punch.
Electric/pneumatic tools
Frequently inspect the condition of switches, control valves, electric cord and hose connections. Store electric cords loosely coiled in a clean, dry place.
Always use a portable residual current device (RCD or safety switch) where a fixed RCD is not available.
Keep electric tools away from oil, hot surfaces and chemicals.
Ground electric tools to prevent possible electric shock.
Don’t patch damaged cords — shorten or replace them.
Don’t hang a cord over a nail or sharp edge or allow it to kink.
Don’t leave a cord where it can be run over or damaged.
Don’t use electrical tools in wet areas or where flammable gases or vapours are present.
Don't allow anyone to use tools or service equipment without proper instruction. Keep guards and safety devices on power tools in place and functional. Use tools and service equipment only for their designed purpose. Service fire extinguishers on a regular schedule.
Face masks, goggles, dust masks, respirators, hearing protection, proper gloves for specific tasks, ventilation devices for airflow, and dust collectors are recommended. Understand the task that you are planning, and make certain to have all needed safety products and equipment prior to starting your project.
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