1. CORPORATE SAFETY TRAINING
HAND TOOL SAFETY
CORPORATE SAFETY TRAINING
29 CFR 1910
WELCOME 1 1 1

2. COURSE OBJECTIVES Discuss Program Requirements.
Discuss The Types of Tools.
Discuss Selection Criteria.
Discuss Inspection Requirements.
Discuss Basic Skills in Hazard Recognition & Control.
Discuss OSHA’S Requirements for Tool Safety.
Discuss Tool Safety’s Role in Today’s Industry.
Discuss Use, Storage and Maintenance Requirements. 3 3 3

3. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
29CFR - SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
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 7 7 7

4. GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ALL EMPLOYERS MUST:
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 11 11 11

5. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
THE EMPLOYER MUST PROVIDE TRAINING:
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. 12 12 12

6. RETRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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. 13 13 13

7. TOOL TRAINING IS IMPORTANT
A GOOD PROGRAM WILL HELP:
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. 14 14 14

8. TOOL TRAINING IS PREVENTION
“It is estimated that in the United States, 97% of the money spent for medical care is directed toward treatment of an illness, injury or disability. Only 3% is spent on prevention.”
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H. Duane Saunders, MSPT
by Educational Opportunities 15 15 15

9. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
IMPLEMENTATION OF A TOOL SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIRES:
DEDICATION
PERSONAL INTEREST
MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
NOTE:
UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FROM THE WORK FORCE
IS ESSENTIAL, WITHOUT IT THE PROGRAM WILL FAIL! 16 16 16

10. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Continued
DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE:
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. 17 17 17

11. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
RECOGNITION
EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION
CONTROL 18 18 18

12. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
RECOGNITION
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. 19 19 19

13. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
RECOGNITION
EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION
CONTROL 20 20 20

14. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
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. 21 21 21

15. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
RECOGNITION
EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION
CONTROL 22 22 22

16. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
IMPLEMENTATION
Written program.
Training program.
Employee involvement.
Supervisor involvement.
Corrective action program.
Job hazard analysis program.
Safety in purchasing (new tools, equipment etc.)
NEW EQUIPMENT
SEE WARRANTY
INFORMATION
BEFORE USE. 23 23 23

17. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
RECOGNITION
EVALUATION
IMPLEMENTATION
CONTROL 24 24 24

18. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
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. 25 25 25

19. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
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. 26 26 26

20. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Continued
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. 27 27 27

21. THE SUPERVISOR’S 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. 28 28 28

22. TOOL DESIGN AND SELECTION
INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
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.
Don’t be Fooled by Misleading Advertising. 29 29 29

23. TOOL DESIGN AND SELECTION
FAVORABLE CHARACTERISTICS:
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. 30 30 30

24. SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Don’t 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 - don’t tolerate it from others
Do not force tools - ever
Think about going home in the same shape 31 31 31

25. 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 32 32 32

26. 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 33 33 33

27. 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 34 34 34

28. 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 35 35 35

29. SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
Continued
CROWBARS & PRYBARS
Select the correct tool for the job
Use only approved crowbars
Do not use “cheater” 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 36 36 36

30. 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 37 37 37

31. SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
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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 “hammer” to increase leverage
Never “step-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 38 38 38

32. 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 39 39 39

33. 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 40 40 40

34. 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 “pinch” the saw
Never hang saws overhead on hooks
Always properly stow saws
Always wear personal protective equipment 41 41 41

35. 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 42 42 42

36. 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 43 43 43

37. 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 44 44 44

38. 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 45 45 45

39. SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
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WRENCHES
Always use the correct wrench for the job
Never use a hammer on an open end wrench
“Cheater bars” should not be used on wrenches
Never use pipe wrenches on nuts or bolts
Use box-end wrenches on “frozen” nuts
Use socket wrenches in hard-to-reach areas
Remember that wrenches are conductive 46 46 46

40. SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
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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
“Cheater bars” should never be used
Remember that screwdrivers are conductive
Never use a screwdriver as a:
- Chisel Punch
- Wedge - Prybar etc. etc. etc. 47 47 47

41. SELECTION & HAZARD RECOGNITION
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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 48 48 48

42. 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 49 49 49

43. HAND TOOL MAINTENANCE TOOL MAINTENANCE
Know the manufacturer’s 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 50 50 50

44. 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 “Competent Person” authorize the modification
Inspect the tool before and after it is used 51 51 51

45. INSPECTION AND CARE OF TOOLS
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INSPECTION CONSIDERATIONS:
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. 52 52 52