Hand Tool Safety

1. Hand Tool Safety Original Power Point Created by Jay Williams Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office June 2002

2. Use the right SIZE and TYPE of tool for the job • Follow the correct procedure for using every tool • Keep cutting tools sharp and in good condition • Don’t work with oily or greasy hand

3. Handle sharp or pointed tools with care • Always carry sharp or pointed tools with the point down • Never carry tools in your pocket • Don’t use tools that are loose or cracked • Chisels or punches with mushroomed heads should be ground smooth • Don’t use a file without a handle

4. Don’t use screwdrivers as chisels or pry bars • Don’t use a “cheater” with a wrench • After using a tool, clean it and return it to its proper place • If anything breaks or malfunctions, report it to your instructor at once • Never place tools & materials where they hang on the edge of the table

5. Don’t use tools for things they weren’t meant for • Cut away from yourself when using sharp tools • Don’t pry or hammer with file.