1. Keeping yourself safe when using common hand-held tools
Hand Tool Safety
Keeping yourself safe when using common hand-held tools

2. Hand Tool Safety Tips
Keep your tools in good condition: sharp, clean, oiled, dressed and not abused.
Worn tools are dangerous. For example, the teeth in a pipe wrench can slip if worn smooth; an adjustable wrench will slip if its jaws are sprung; and hammer heads can fly off loose handles.
Have present: Hammer, chisels, screwdrivers, cutting tools, wrenches, and any other hand held tools that are used at the work site.

3. Hand Tool Safety Tips
Do not force tools beyond their capacity or use "cheaters" to increase their capacity.
Secure your work in a vise whenever possible. Never hold small work in your hand when using a screwdriver.
Hammers should have heads ground properly and should not have broken claws or handles that are loose or damaged.
Tools come in a variety of sizes and types. Make sure you have the proper tool for the job.

4. Hand Tool Safety Tips
Chisels, screwdrivers or other pointed tools should never be carried in clothing pockets. Use tool belts designed for carrying tools.
Cutting tools should be kept sharp to ensure good smooth cutting. Maintain the handles in good condition. Never use cutting blades, like box cutter blades, without the handles.
Screwdriver tips and handles should be in good condition. Use the proper size and type of screwdriver for the job. Using a screwdriver as a chisel or punch should be avoided.
Always wear the PPE required for the job (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.)
A good source of supplemental information is :
This link is also a good source:
You can usually find some examples of worn chisels, and other tools in the tool boxes at the site—We just don’t like to throw that stuff away or take the time to grind it back into safe usable condition.

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