Drill and Drill Bits:

• Always wear safety glasses

• Don’t point or turn on the drill while it is facing a person

• Make sure the drill is powered off when changing the drill bit

• Keep workplace and outlets dry and free of sawdust

• Drill bits can be very sharp, keep caution when grabbing drill bits

• Always make sure the drill bits return to their cases.

 

Hammers and Mallets:

• Grip from the bottom of the hammer

• Use the chisel tip of the hammer to strike the stone or brick and quickly split it in two

• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from any flying debris

• Don’t keep your hand near the hammer when you are using it

• Constantly watch what you are doing

• Firmly grip the hammer to reduce the risk of dropping the hammer

 

Measurement Tools:

• Use the right tool for the right job.  Don’t use a ruler for an angle measure

• Cut in a direction not towards your body or anyone else.

• Carry tools in a holder or toolbox

• Never throw a tool, give by the handle

• Never have sharp tools in your pocket

• Grip tools with strength, don’t let them slip out of your hand.

 

Pliers and Wire Cutters

• Do not put your hand in the jaws.

• Be careful when cutting electrical wires as they might be active.

• Don’t play with needle nose pliers.

 

Saws:

• Wear goggles or mask while using a saw

• Use right size of blade and teeth

• Inspect saw before every use

• Check for knots or nails in material being cut

• Make sure object or material being cut is firmly in place.

• Use full length strokes away from body

• Never test sharpness with hand

• Store away in safe place away from children

• Start cutting slowly then speed up

• Keep hand saw clean

 

Screwdrivers:

• Don’t walk with screwdriver pointed outwards

• Watch where you put your finger when you’re working

• Always carry screwdriver in a toolbox

 

Small Engine Tools:

• It is suggested you wear goggles or other eye protection for all, since some parts may pop off the engine upwards into your face.

• Gloves of some sort aren’t exactly needed, but can provide some protection from possibly getting cuts, bruises or blisters from the handles if something you’re removing won’t turn or come off.

• There are some specifics for certain tools.

• A Piston Ring Expander can cause blisters, bruises or cuts from the handles if the piston ring won’t expand, and

• can also happen for the Flywheel Puller if the flywheel won’t come off.

• When using a Battery Terminal Puller, always remove the negative cable from the battery before use, as it can

• cause electrical sparks and severe burns.

• When using a Valve Spring Compressor, eye protection is definitely needed. some parts of the engine may pop off, Spring compression makes a potentially dangerous situation due to the trapped energy.

• Loosen the T-bar before removing.

 

Sockets and Accessories:

• Keep out of range of infants

• When handling be careful

• Do not place fingers in sockets or accessories

• Always hold by the handle if there is one

 

Wrenches:

• Make sure it is not damaged or defected in any way

• When using a pipe wrench, make sure they are still sharp or they can cause slippage that may lead to injury.

• Don’t try to fix or straighten a bent wrench

• Always use proper size wrench

• Use the right wrench for the right job

• Avoid misuse and abuse of tool

• Use a correct stance just in case you let go

• Keep clean and free from oil

• Have a certain kit for each wrench