PROPER USE/HANDLING OF

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

 Hand tools are such a common part of lives but they can
also be dangerous if misused incorrectly.

Reduce the chance of an accident by following the

below safety measures:
1. Inspect Regularly
- regularly inspect your tools to make
sure that they are in good condition.
2. Wear Gloves
- always wear appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE).
3. Carry with Care
- never carry tools up a ladder
- if you need to take tools up to a height
use a bag or hoist then up in a bucket.
4. Don’t Pocket Sharp Objects
- never carry sharp or pointed tools in
your pocket.
- instead, carry them in a toolbox.
5. Be Aware of your Surrounding
- always be aware of people around
you when using tools.
6. Use the Right Tools
- always use the right tools for the job.
- never use a tool for a different
purpose than it was intended.
- you risk damaging the tools and injury
yourself.
7. Follow Instructions
- only operate tools according to
manufacturers instructions.
8. Clean and Return
- after using a tool, clean it and return it
to it’s proper storage place.
9. Oily Hands are Dangerous
- don’t work with greasy or oily hands.
10. Protect your Eyes
- always wear eye protection.
11. Immediately wipe spoiled liquid
especially when it is on the floor.
12. Do not play with pointed and sharp
objects like scissors, knives, and forks.
13. Do not play with matches.
14. Do not take any medicine that is not
prescribed by a doctor or given by a
trusted adult.
15. Do not inhale or taste substances
such as insecticides, kerosene, alcohol,
and other unknown substances.
16. Check the expiration date of
canned goods and other products.
Spoiled or expired foods can cause
poisoning.
17. Avoid spraying insecticides by
yourself. Let an adult do it and stay out
of the room that has been sprayed with
insecticides.
18. Wash your hands thoroughly with
water and soap when you have used or
touched a harmful substance.
19. Do not play with unknown
substances.
20. Always read labels before handling
any unknown material.