The document discusses proper hand tool use and safety. It emphasizes that hand tools can increase productivity but may also cause injuries if not used correctly. It provides tips for safe and proper hand tool use, such as keeping tools sharp and gripped, maintaining correct posture, cleaning tools after use, and ensuring workspaces are neat and uncluttered. The document stresses that safety is everyone's responsibility and following proper procedures can help avoid accidents and damage.

2. The use of hand tools in
accomplishing task and job orders
greatly increase the productivity and
accuracy of a worker. Although hand
tools provide convenience and ease
in completing any task, it may also
cause injuries and infirmities.

3. 1. A worker must always be aware of the task
he must accomplish so that he would know
the hand tools that he needs.
1.1 WAYS TO UTILIZED TOOLS :
A. Cutting tools must always be kept
sharp.
B.Gripping tools must maintain a strong
grip.

4. c. Driving Tools must always be kept
straight.
d. A striking tool’s handle must be
well attached to its head to avoid it
from flying away.
e. Diagnostic tools must always be
calibrated before use.
Safety Procedures

5. 2. Work space must also be observed
properly.
3. Correct posture must be
practiced when using hand tools.
4. Use the proper PPE necessary to
protect you from exposure to
potential hazards.
Safety Procedures

6. Occupational Safety and
Health procedures are not the sole
task of the management. Everyone
in the workplace must be vigilant and
smart so that accidents and
unwanted damages will be avoided.
REMEMBER

7. 1. The work are must always be kept neat and
clean.
2. All tools and equipment must be placed in a
clean and dry place.
3. Clean tools and equipment work more
efficiently.
4. Before cleaning any tools make sure to use
the proper PPE.
5. Only use cleaning agents as prescribed by
the tool or equipment’s manufacturer.
PROPERLY ORGANIZED
WORKPLACE

8. 6. Cleaning tools after use is highly
recommended.
7. Tools with moving parts often suffer
loosening of its parts remember to keep
them together and replace ones that’s not
functioning well.
8. Lubricants must also be applied after
tightening to reduce the friction.
9. Driving tools handles must also be tightened
to reduce hand strain when turning.
PROPERLY ORGANIZED
WORKPLACE

9. Tools help in the completion of
the different job requirements,
keeping them well preserved will
make work easier and more
efficient.
REMEMBER

10. 1. In using a driving tool, screws may slip
the tip of the screw driver.
2. Small objects tend to fall down.
MALFUNCTIONS
1. In using striking tools the heads are
separating from the handle.
2. Mishaps in using cutting tools and power
tools is also dangerous. Ex. Slippage of
materials to be cut
COMMON MALFUNCTION IN HAND
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND
PARAPHERNALIA

11. 3. In diagnostic tools inaccurate reading
may occur if this tools is not properly
calibrated.
COMMON MALFUNCTION IN HAND
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND
PARAPHERNALIA