The techniques of using hand tools are explained – 2

Select the Right Tool for the Job:  Examples of unsafe practices are:  Striking hardened faces of hand tools together (such as using a carpenter’s hammer to strike another hammer, hatchet, or metal chisel), using a file for a pry, a wrench for a hammer, using a ‘cheater’, and pliers instead of the proper wrench.

Use Tools the Right Way:  Screw drivers applied to objects held in the hand, knives pulled toward the body, and failure to ground electrical equipment are common causes of accidents.

Never alter your tools:  Never remove guards or disable safety devices on power tools. Don’t paint or cover up your tools as this could prevent you from noticing chips or cracks.

Handle with care:  Tools are not toys. Never throw or toss a tool in the direction of or directly to a coworker. Never use electrical cords to lower or lift a tool to get it to a workspace.

Maintain a safe distance: When working with hand or power tools be sure you have enough room to safely operate without coming into contact with other objects or coworkers.