Tool safety in the shop

● Select the right tool for the right job

● Make sure all tools are in good working condition
● Firmly hold or clamp all work
● Use a brush to clean up the shop
● Make sure the tools you are using is electrically grounded
● Use the correct size screwdriver for each job
● make sure the blade is in good condition and the shaft is not bent
● Never hold small work in your hand while using a screwdriver
● The handle must be firm and free from cracks and splinters
● The head must be securely attached to the handle
● Waffle head is for framing, a smooth head is for finishing work.
● Make sure it has a handle
● There brittle, don't drop them
● Use the right size and correct type of wrench for the job
● When tightening with an adjustable jaw wrench, pull toward the moveable job
● Make sure the jaws on a wrench fit snugly around the nut or bolt
● Never apply a wrench to moving machinery and never leave a wrench where it can
cause injury
● Use pliers to grip round or irregular objects