HAND POWER TOOL AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY-

TOOLBOX TALK
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Today’s training power subject to “Hand Power Tool and Equipment Safety-Toolbox Talk”
for Worldwide HSE professionals is prepared and uploaded by QHSE Documents. It will
also provide you with queries and their related answers. You will find the answers to the
following questions in hand power tools and equipment training:

Hand and Power Tool-Toolbox Talk

1. What are the basic safety rules for hand and power tools?
2. What are the 10 basic safety rules for using hand tools?
3. What are the four 4 rules for the use of hand power tools?
 4. What are the 3 most common personal safety requirements when using power
tools?

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Hazards

Workers using hand and power tools may be exposed to these hazards:

1. Objects that fall, fly, are abrasive, or splash

2. Harmful dust, fumes, mists, vapors, and gases
3. Frayed or damaged electrical cords, hazardous connections, and improper
grounding
4. Vibration and impact
5. Injuries from working with hand and power tools
6. Electric shock
7. Flash burns
8. Falling
9. Hand and Eye Injuries
10. Hearing loss
11. Crushing, cuts, or losing a body part
12. Ergonomic injuries
Basic Tool Rules
1. Maintain regularly
2. Inspect before use
3. Use the right tool for the job
4. Operate according to manufacturers’ instructions
5. Use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
6. Use guarding
Hand and power tool safety
Hand tool hazards
1. Hazards are usually caused by misuse
2. Improper maintenance
3. Do not use
4. Wrenches when jaws are sprung
5. Impact tools (chisels and wedges) when heads have mushroomed
6. Tools with loose, cracked, or splintered handles
7. A screwdriver as a chisel
8. Tools with taped handles – they may be hiding cracks
Hand Tools – Protection
1. Keep floor surface where working free from debris and tripping or slipping
hazards
2. Keep cutting tools sharp
3. Use tools as they were intended to be used
4. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and gloves
5. PPE determined by Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Power tools
• Must be fitted with guards and safety switches
• Extremely hazardous when used improperly

Different types, determined by their power source:

1. Electric
2. Pneumatic
3. Liquid fuel
4. Hydraulic
Power Tools – Precautions
1. Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing and cleaning, and when
changing accessories
2. Keep people not involved with the work away from the work
3. Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to operate the tool
4. Don’t hold the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool
5. Keep tools sharp and clean
6. Remove damaged electric tools & tag them: “Do Not Use”
Wrong practice

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Reporting Accidents/Injuries

1. The first priority is to receive prompt medical attention (Call 999/911, etc)

2. Report all work-related accidents, injuries, or illnesses to your supervisor

– Regardless of the severity

3. Paperwork to be filled out according to the local legislation, e.g.

– Report to the appropriate authorities

– Keep Records

– Prepare and submit an Incident Report

ANY QUESTIONS?

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