USING HAND TOOLS

OUTLINE
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PLAN & PREPARE FOR TASK
TO BE UNDERTAKEN

PREPARE HAND TOOLS

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PLAN & PREPARE FOR TASK
TO BE UNDERTAKEN
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TO BE UNDERTAKEN

This lesson aims to discuss the proper steps in planning and preparing for the
specific tasks to be undertaken. P

PLANNING
as defined in the dictionary, is an act of formulating a specific system for a definite course of action.
It is a very essential part of whatever task there is that needs to be undertaken as it aids one in
preparing for the tools/ materials to be used.

Planning is a process of preparing for change and development and for deciding how to best manage
or influence those changes. Planning is also directed at resolving specific problem issues or
conflicts.
PREPARATION GUIDELINES

• ASSESSMENT - Students need to be aware of internal and external risk factors and the consequences
of any damage/ failure on their hand tools.

• PREVENTION - The student should identify which hand tools is damaged.

• PREPARATION OF PLANS - A plan will be required to be realistic, flexible and meet all the
assessed needs of a student at the same time the hand tools itself and the likely needs of recipients of
the emergency response

• EDUCATION - Anyone involved to any extent in an emergency plan should be aware of his role and
be given the opportunity to practice actually doing it.

• TESTING/EXERCISING - Any plan must be tested to ensure that it encompasses all the outcomes of
known or reasonably foreseeable risks and that it would be effective in providing a sufficient and
timely response.
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A GUIDE TO PLAN PREPARATION

• REVIEW - There are a number of circumstances in which a plan may need to be reviewed. Following
any test of a plan, or its use in an emergency situation, it is important to analyze whether the planned
response was fully effective.

• RESPONSE - The student should respond to incidents as part of their core activities. Others may only
very occasionally be asked to provide an emergency response.

• SAFETY & RISK - An emergency situation does absolve teachers and students from their
responsibilities, for their health and safety. All emergency plans should therefore take account of the
need to maintain the highest possible standards of safety.
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LIST TO
TO CHOOSE SAFE HAND TOOLS
BE UNDERTAKEN

• RECOGNITION - "The identification of something as being of a certain kind“

• ELIMINATION - "To leave out of consideration“

• COMPARISON - "The act of considering the relation between things in order to estimate their
similarities or differences"

• SELECTION - "To choose in preference of others" Selection is the opposite of elimination

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PREPARE HAND TOOLS

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In computer application, the usage of proper hand tools and equipment is very
essential. A good troubleshooter must be knowledgeable in the tools and
equipment.

Hardware tools are grouped into these four

categories:

1 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tools

2 Hand Tools

3 Cleaning Tools

4 Diagnostic Tools
1ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TOOLS
Static electricity is easily generated by friction on carpets, tile flooring, clothing, hair, fabric, and etc. The
friction of moving air alone will charge suspended particles and cause the build-up of static electrical charges
on people and objects in the environment. Grounded antistatic work mats used with antistatic wrist straps
provide the most basic means for the controlled discharge of electrostatic electricity
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PROPER USE OF ESD TOOLS

Proper use of antistatic wrist Strap

1. Connect the cable to the metal chassis of the computer.

2. Wrap the strap around your wrist.
3. The connection will keep your body at the same voltage (potential) as the computer.
4. Attach the wire on the same side of the equipment as the arm wearing the antistatic wrist strap to keep the wire out of the
way while you are working.

CAUTION: Never wear an antistatic wrist strap if you are repairing a monitor or CRT.

Proper Use of Antistatic Mat

5. Lay the computer on the mat.
6. Connect the computer to the mat with the cable.
7. Connect the mat to a reliable electrical ground with its cable.
8. Now, you and the computer are at ground potential
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A hand tool is a device for performing work on a material or a physical system using only hands. Hand tools
can be used manually or electrically powered, using electrical current. Examples of Hand Tools are as
follows:
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Proper Use of Hand Tools

1. Use the proper type and size of screwdriver by matching it to the screw.
2. Do not over tighten screws because the threads may become stripped.

General hazards:

 The two most common hazards associated with the use of Hand Tools are misuse and improper
maintenance.
 Misuse occurs when a hand tool is used for something other than its intended purpose. (An example
would be using screwdriver as a chisel. This may cause the tip to break and strike someone).
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Proper Use of Hand Tools

1. Use the proper type and size of screwdriver by matching it to the screw.
2. Do not over tighten screws because the threads may become stripped.

General hazards:

 Improper maintenance allows hand tools to deteriorate into an unsafe condition. (Example would include
cracked wooden handles that allow the tool head to fly off or mushroomed heads that can shatter upon
impact.
 Specially designed tools may be needed in hazardous environments. (Always use non-sparking tools in
the presence of flammable vapors and dusts. Insulated tools with appropriate ratings must be used for
electrical work). Personal Protective Equipment:
 The type of PPE needed when using tools depends on the nature of the tank. At a minimum, eye
protection should always be worn.
 The use of hand protection may also be appropriate to provide protection against cuts, abrasion, and
repeated impact.
3 CLEANING TOOLS
Having the appropriate cleaning tools is essential when maintaining or repairing computers. Using these tools
ensures that computer components are not damaged during cleaning.
4 DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Computers are easier to use and more dependable with each new generation of hardware and operating
system update, but that does not mean they are problem-free. Here are the most popular tools for diagnosing
your computer problems: