HAND TOOL SAFETY Safety training Hand Tool Safety

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WELCOME
HAND TOOL SAFETY
CORPORATE SAFETY TRAINING
29 CFR 1910

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

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Discuss Program Requirements.
Discuss The Types of Tools.
Discuss Selection Criteria.
Discuss Inspection Requirements.
Discuss Basic Skills in Hazard Recognition & Control.
Discuss OSHA뭆 Requirements for Tool Safety.
Discuss Tool Safety뭩 Role in Today뭩 Industry.
Discuss Use, Storage and Maintenance Requirements.
COURSE OBJECTIVES

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BASIS FOR THIS COURSE
Employers are Responsible for the Safe Condition of Tools.
Eye Loss is a Common Result of Improper Tool Usage.
Finger Loss is a Common Result of Improper Tool Usage.
Swinging, Falling, or Flying Objects Injure Daily.
Dangerous Tools are Often Downplayed in the Workplace.
This Training Helps Improve:
 Safety
 Morale
 Productivity
 Employee well-being

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 Tool Users
 Safety Committees
 Purchasing Agents
 Department Managers
 First Line Supervisors
 Maintenance Managers
 Accident Investigation Team Members
COURSE ATTENDEES

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REGULATORY STANDARD
THE GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE
FEDERAL - 29 CFR 1903.1
EMPLOYERS MUST : Furnish a place of employment fre
e of recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to
cause death or serious physical harm to employees. E
mployers must comply with occupational safety and hea
lth standards promulgated under the Williams-Steiger O
ccupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
OSHA ACT OF 1970

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29CFR - SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
1910 - INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
241 - DEFINITIONS

242 - HAND AND PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
243 - GUARDING OF PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
244 - OTHER PORTABLE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
132 - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

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OSHA CIVIL PENALTIES POLICY
BEFORE MARCH 1, 1991:
VIOLATION NARRATIVE : TEN (10) EMPLOYEES WERE
NOTED NOT WEARING EYE PROTECTION IN AREAS W
HERE A REASONABLE PROBABILITY OF EYE INJURY
COULD OCCUR.
PENALTY: $500

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OSHA CIVIL PENALTIES POLICY
AS OF MARCH 1, 1991:
CHANGES IN PENALTY COMPUTATION :
1. PENALTIES BROKEN OUT INDIVIDUALLY.
2. PENALTIES INCREASED SEVEN FOLD.
(Continued)

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OSHA CIVIL PENALTIES POLICY
AS OF MARCH 1, 1991:
VIOLATION NARRATIVE : TEN (10) EMPLOYEES WERE
NOTED NOT WEARING EYE PROTECTION IN AREAS
WHERE A REASONABLE PROBABILITY OF EYE
INJURY COULD OCCUR.
$ 10 VIOLATIONS TIMES $500 = $5000
$ 5000 TIMES SEVEN = $35,000
PENALTY: $35000 BEFORE MARCH, 1991: $500
AS OF MARCH, 1991: $35,000
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GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Establish a Written Program
Conduct Tool Safety Training
Conduct Work Area Inspections
Ensure all Modified Tools are Safe
Provide the Proper Tool for the Job
Maintain all Tools in Safe Condition
Conduct Regular Program Evaluations
Replace Worn or Broken Tools in a Timely Manner
ALL EMPLOYERS MUST :
TOOL
SAFETY
PROGRAM

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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
 Establish Proficiency in The Use of Tools.
 Explain Inspection Requirements of Tools.
 Conduct Training Prior to Job Assignment.
 Explain Why a Particular Tool has been Selected.
 Explain Proper Maintenance and Storage of Tools.
 Explain the Potential Problems Associated with Tools.
 Explain The Nature, Extent and Effects of Tool Hazards.
 Explain The Operation, Capabilities, and Limitations of Tools.
THE EMPLOYER MUST PROVIDE TRAINING :

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REQUIRED WHEN THERE IS A :
 New Hazard or Tools.
 Program Related Injury.
 Change in Job Assignment.
 New Hazard Control Methods.
 Failure in the Safety Procedures.
 Reason to Doubt Employee Proficiency.
RETRAINING REQUIREMENTS
TOOL
SAFETY
PROGRAM

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TOOL TRAINING IS IMPORTANT
 Reduce injury and illness rates.
 Acceptance of high-turnover jobs.
 Workers feel better about their work.
 Reduce workers?compensation costs.
 Elevate OSHA compliance to a higher level.
A GOOD PROGRAM WILL HELP :
SAFETY
STATISTICS

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밒t is estimated that in the United States, 97% of th
e money spent for medical care is directed toward tr
eatment of an illness, injury or disability. Only 3% i
s spent on prevention.
Self-help Manual for your Back
H. Duane Saunders, MSPT
by Educational Opportunities
TOOL TRAINING IS PREVENTION

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PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
 DEDICATION
 PERSONAL INTEREST
 MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
IMPLEMENTATION OF A TOOL SAFETY
PROGRAM REQUIRES:
NOTE:
UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FROM THE WORK FORCE
IS ESSENTIAL, WITHOUT IT THE PROGRAM WILL FAIL!

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PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
 Establish responsibility.
 Establish a corporate policy and develop rules.
 Conduct a tool safety survey of the facility.
 Eliminate hazardous tools where possible.
 Conduct employee training.
 Provide protection where hazard elimination is not possible.
 Perform inspections and maintenance.
 Periodically audit the program.
 Modify policies and rules as appropriate.
DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE :
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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
 RECOGNITION
 CONTROL
 IMPLEMENTATION
 EVALUATION

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
ASSESSMENT OF TOOL HAZARDS:
Known jobs/areas having high tool usage.
Jobs/areas having had recent operational changes.
Jobs/areas with new equipment or processes.
New jobs having little or no statistical injury data.
 RECOGNITION
Continued

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 RECOGNITION
 CONTROL
 IMPLEMENTATION
 EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
 EVALUATION
Facility audit data.
Employee surveys.
Accident investigations.
Logs of employee complaints.
Statistical evidence of known/potential hazards.
Injury and illness data of known/potential hazards.
SAFETY
PROGRAM
Continued

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 RECOGNITION
 CONTROL
 IMPLEMENTATION
 EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued

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 IMPLEMENTATION
Written program.
Training program.
Employee involvement.
Supervisor involvement.
Corrective action program.
Job hazard analysis program.
Safety in purchasing (new tools, equipment etc.)
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
NEW EQUIPMENT
SEE WARRANTY
INFORMATION
BEFORE USE.

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 RECOGNITION
 CONTROL
 IMPLEMENTATION
 EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
 CONTROL
Periodic facility audits.
Written program reviews.
Employee feedback surveys.
Job hazard analysis reviews.
Recurrent training programs.
Supervisor feedback surveys.
Periodic statistical evaluations.
Corrective action follow-up measures.
SAFETY
PROGRAM
Continued

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
 CONTROL MEASURES CONSIDERATIONS:
Capital improvement plan to eliminated hazards.
Costs involved in purchasing new tools.
Length of time necessary for implementation.
Level of urgency in implementation.
Compatibility with existing controls.
Anticipated problems with employee use.
Continued

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
 PRIORITIZATION CONSIDERATIONS:
Severity of injuries as a result of hazards.
Consequences of an injury at the worksite.
Likelihood that the operation will have an injury.
The length of exposure to the hazard.
Long-term effects of hazardous tool use.
Continued

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THE SUPERVISOR 뭆 ROLE
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
1. GET INVOLVED IN THE TOOL HAZARD ASSESSMENTS.
2. OBTAIN ASSISTANCE (IF NEEDED) FROM EXPERTS IN THE
FIELD OF CONCERN.
3. COMPLETE THE PAPERWORK (WORK ORDERS, POLICY
CHANGES, ETC.) TO MAKE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.
4. ATTEND THE SAME TRAINING AS YOUR WORKERS.
5. FOLLOW-UP ON THE ACTIONS YOU TOOK.

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TOOL DESIGN AND SELECTION
Carefully Match the Tool to Job.
The Specific Use of the Tool Is Critical.
Contact Manufactures for Their Assistance.
Make Informed Decisions Before You Buy.
Don뭪 be Fooled by Misleading Advertising.
 INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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TOOL DESIGN AND SELECTION
Handles that Distribute Pressure Across the Palm.
Designed to Provide the Required Force.
Varied Weights, Designs to Accommodate All Workers.
Handle Orientations That Allow Straight Wrists.
Minimal Hand and Arm Vibration.
Minimal Repetitive Motion Requirements.
Minimal Need to Assume Awkward Positions.
 FAVORABLE CHARACTERISTICS:

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
 GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
 Don뭪 be afraid to ask people to wait!
 Limit conversation while using tools
 Know that you could be seriously injured
 Know that no one ever expected to get injured
 Know that none of us is immune to injury
 Know the safe procedures before starting work
 Know the location of first aid kits
 Avoid reaching across working areas
 Avoid horseplay - don뭪 tolerate it from others
 Do not force tools - ever
 Think about going home in the same shape

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
 AXES
 Select the correct size axe for the job
 Keep axes sharp for faster chopping
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than cut
 Use thin-bladed axes for hard wood
 Use thick-bladed axes for soft wood
 Ensure that a safe swing radius exists
 Check handles regularly for splits
 Check the axe head for looseness
 Re-wedge axe heads as required
 Consider durability and life expectancy
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 BITS
 Select the correct size bit for the job
 Keep bits sharp for better cutting
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than cut
 Store bits out of the way in a rack
 Handle bits carefully
 Scrapes and cuts result easily
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 CHISELS
 Select the correct chisel for the job
 Keep chisels sharp
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than cut
 Redress or discard mushroomed heads
 Consider hazard effects on by-standers
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 WOOD CHISELS
 Select the correct chisel for the job
 Keep chisels sharp
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than cut
 Always drive the chisel away from the body
 Remove nails and metal before use
 Never pry with a chisel or use as a wedge
 Always store properly
 Consider hazard effects on by-standers
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 CROWBARS & PRYBARS
 Select the correct tool for the job
 Use only approved crowbars
 Do not use 밹heater?bars with crowbars
 Use a block of wood under head
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than cut
 Always store properly
 Consider hazard effects on by-standers
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 CUTTERS
 Keep cutters sharp
 Cut away from the body
 Never use cutters near live circuits
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than cut
 Consider durability and life expectancy
 It is unsafe to overload a light duty tool
 Keep a gloved hand over parts that can fly
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 TIN SNIPS
 Keep snips sharp
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Use one hand to hold snips
 Use the other hand to hold the material
 Do not lean over to cut material
 Do not apply excessive pressure
 Never 밾ammer?to increase leverage
 Never 뱒tep-on?to increase leverage
 Use heavier duty snips for added pressure
 Keep a gloved hand over parts that can fly
 Operate snips in short, creeping bites
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 FILES
 Always use an approved handle
 Avoid awkward postures when using a file
 Have secure footing before applying pressure
 Keep files clean - they require less force
 Always use a file card to clean a file
 Never strike a file to dislodge debris
 Keep a gloved hand over parts that can fly
 Consider durability and life expectancy
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 HACKSAWS
 Apply pressure on the downward stroke only
 Avoid twisting the blade - breakage can occur
 Avoid heating the blade by cutting too fast
 Keep saws clean - they require less force
 Apply light machine oil to lubricate the blade
 Never strike blade to dislodge debris
 Never hang saws overhead on hooks
 Consider durability and life expectancy
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 SAWS
 Use slow, careful, downward strokes
 Apply pressure on the downward stroke only
 Avoid twisting the blade - breakage can occur
 Keep saws clean - they require less force
 Replace saws with broken teeth
 Do not allow the material to 뱎inch?the saw
 Never hang saws overhead on hooks
 Always properly stow saws
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 HAMMERS
 Take care in selecting the correct hammer
 Hammer handles come in a variety of styles
 Carefully inspect at regular intervals
 When replacing heads securely attach the handle
 Never strike hardened steel surfaces
 Use plastic, wood, or soft metal on steel
 Use riveting hammers for sheet steel
 Use claw hammers for removing nails
 Use ball-peen hammers for metal work
 Consider durability and life expectancy
 Always wear personal protective equipment

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 HOOKS
 Avoid overloading
 Keep hooks sharp
 Shield the point of the hook
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than hook
 Never use hooks near live circuits
 PLANES
 Keep planes sharp
 Store in racks designed to protect them
 Hold material securely in vises or clamps

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 KNIVES
 Keep knives sharp
 Sharp tools are safer than dull ones
 Dull edges can slip off rather than cut
 It is unsafe to overload a light duty tool
 Use hand guards, mesh gloves etc.
 Try to cut away from the body
 Store knives in a sheath or holder
 Never leave knives lying around

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 PLIERS
 Apply pressure across the line
 Never substitutes pliers for a wrench
 Use insulated grips for electrical work
 Ensure insulated grips are free of cracks etc.
 Always wear safety glasses when cutting wire
 Keep a gloved hand over parts that can fly

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 WRENCHES
 Always use the correct wrench for the job
 Never use a hammer on an open end wrench
 밅heater bars?should not be used on wrenches
 Never use pipe wrenches on nuts or bolts
 Use box-end wrenches on 밼rozen?nuts
 Use socket wrenches in hard-to-reach areas
 Remember that wrenches are conductive

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 SCREWDRIVERS
 Never carry in clothing pockets
 Select correct tip size for the object
 Do not use if screwdriver tip is twisted
 Do not use if screwdriver tip is damaged
 Keep free hand clear when applying pressure
 밅heater bars?should never be used
 Remember that screwdrivers are conductive
 Never use a screwdriver as a:
- Chisel - Punch
- Wedge - Prybar . . . . etc. etc. etc.

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SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
 JACKS
 Inspect every six months
 Check the capacity plate
 Know the jacks capacity
 Check for hydraulic leaks
 Check holding fixture before use
 Remove handle when relocating the jack
 Always use jacks on a stable, level surface
 Set the jack at the same angle as load
 Use wedges or shims to prevent slippage
 Use blocking as back-up to support load
 Remove handle after load is raised
 Keep hands free of oil and grease

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HAND TOOL STORAGE
 TOOL CONTROL
 Mark tools to discourage pilferage
 Number tools to identify a specific tool
 Consider color coding matched against machines
 Issue (control ) from a central location (tool crib)
 Ensure attendants know serviceability requirements
 Store heavier tools low, lighter tools higher
 Store sharp edges or tripping hazards inward
 Inspect tool belts regularly
 Set up records to cover:
- Repair - Replacement - Budgeting
- Inventory - Inspection - Replacement Parts

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HAND TOOL MAINTENANCE
 TOOL MAINTENANCE
 Know the manufacturer뭩 recommendations
 Frequently inspect tools
 Document periodic inspections of tools
 Sharpen and dress tools as required
 Remove defective tools from service immediately
 Check adjustments and lubrication requirements
 Establish:
- Wear limits
- Frequency of use limits
- Inspection guidelines

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MODIFIED HAND TOOLS
 TOOL MODIFICATION
 Document the modification
 Control the general practice in the facility
 Determine if a safer tool can be purchased
 Identify the specific use of the modified tool
 Identify prohibited uses of the modified tool
 Identify employees authorized to use the tool
 Issue the tool only after training on its use
 Have a 밅ompetent Person?authorize the modification
 Inspect the tool before and after it is used

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 Develop a detailed inspection policy.
 Document each inspection.
 Inspect all tools before issue or use.
 Tag as unusable, damaged equipment.
 Inspect equipment before each use (without exception).
 Separate damaged tools from serviceable tools.
 Consider the effects on tools stored for long periods.
 Remove damaged tools from service immediately.
Continued
INSPECTION CONSIDERATIONS:
INSPECTION AND CARE OF TOOLS
INSPECTION
CHECKLIST

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OSHA'S PERCEPTION
OF A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM
1. DETAILED WRITTEN PROCEDURES
2. EXTENSIVE EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS
3. PERIODIC REINFORCEMENT OF TRAINING
4. SUFFICIENT DISCIPLINE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION
5. PERIODIC FOLLOW-UP

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WORK AT WORKING SAFELY
Training is the key to success in managing safety in
the work environment. Attitude is also a key factor i
n maintaining a safe workplace. Safety is, and alwa
ys will be a team effort, safety starts with each indiv
idual employee and concludes with everyone leavin
g at the end of the day to rejoin their families.
Patricia A. Ice
Industrial Hygienist