Hand Tools

Module No.: 02-01100

Rev.: 2

Rev. Date: 10/3/2014

Health, Safety & Environmental

Education & Training Academy
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 Scope

This procedure applies to all CB&I Sites and

visitors associated with CB&I Sites

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 Objectives

 Communicate Minimum Expectations and

Requirements
 Review Applicable HSE Procedures
 Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly
identified and understood

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 Learning Outcomes

 When you have completed this module you

will be able:
– To identify how and what to look for on the work
site to ensure Hand Tools are in good condition to
work with
– To understand the requirements, obligations,
procedures and safe work practices to use Hand
Tools

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 Responsibility

Employer
Each employer shall be responsible to
provide safe working conditions, along with
safe tools and equipment for their
employees, and ensure all safeguards are in
place

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 Responsibility

Supervision
Supervision is responsible to ensure their
employees are provided a safe place to
perform their work activities, and have the
proper tools and equipment along with the
required PPE to perform those work
activities.

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 Responsibility

Employees
 Employees are responsible for executing
their work assignments in a safe manner,
following established safety procedures and
using the personal protective equipment as
defined by Project Procedures.
 Inspect all tools and equipment prior to start
of work and maintain good housekeeping in
their work area.
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 General

 Hand tools are non-powered

– They include anything from axes to wrenches

 Greatest hazards misuse & improper

maintenance
 Examples of misuse:
– Using a screwdriver as a chisel

– A wrench as a hammer

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 General

 Employee’s shall be instructed in proper care

and use prior to usage
 Use only for purpose for which they were
designed
 Only use tools that are in good condition
– Worn or broken tools must be repaired or
replaced immediately

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 General

 Employees shall use appropriate PPE

 Tools shall be properly store when not in use
– Proper storage includes toolboxes, tool racks, and
cabinets
 Tools shall not be left in overhead work areas
– Could create hazard to personnel and equipment
below

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 General

 Employees shall not carry sharp or pointed

tool in pockets or belt
 Tools shall not be modified, tempered, or
heated without manufacturer written
consent
 Red tag damaged or defective tools and
return for repair or disposal

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 General

 Never use spark producing hand tools

around flammable substances
 Use spark-resistant tools made from:
– Brass

– Plastic

– Aluminum

– Wood

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 General

 Home made/job made tools shall not be used

 Hand tools shall be inspected prior to use
 When working overhead with hand tools
evaluate and address need for tool lanyards

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 Hammers & Sledges

 Employees shall wear appropriate eye

protection

 Check surrounding before swinging hammer

or sledge

 Always keep your eyes on object to be hit

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 Hammers & Sledges

 Keep hands out of line of fire or use tool

holder
 Don’t use tools with loose, splintered, or
cracked handles
– The head may fly off and strike user or another
worker

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 Chisels & Punches

 Wear appropriate eye protection

 Keep chisels sharp and in good condition
– Repair or replace dull or damaged tools
 Strike blows squarely and aim tool away from
body
 Mushroom heads shall be ground down to
prevent splintering
 Use tool holder
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 Chisels & Punches

Tool Holders

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 Wrenches

 Never use a "cheater" to increase leverage

 Don’t use wrenches with sprung jaws
– They could slip

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 Wrenches

 If possible, pull on wrench handle rather than

push
 Also, adjust stance to avoid a fall if wrench
slips

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 Wrenches

 Never use hand sockets on power or impact

tools
 Don’t use a hammer on a wrench unless it is
the striking face type
 Ensure wrench properly fits the nut/bolt

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 Wrenches

 Never turn adjustable wrenches so pulling

force is applied to adjustable jaw

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 Pliers

 Don’t use pliers for cutting hardened wire

unless specifically made to do so
 Don’t use pliers as a striking tool
 Don’t use dielectric pliers
– Shut off power and follow LOTO procedures
when working with electricity

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 Screwdrivers

 Always use screwdriver with the right type of

blade and properly fits screw size
 Never use a bent or damaged screwdriver
 Don’t use a screwdriver as a pry bar or chisel
 Keep handles free of grease and oil

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 Hand Saws

 Wear appropriate eye protection

 Keep saw blades sharp
– Replace blades with lost cutting teeth
 Lubricate blades with light machine oil
– Prevent heat build-up, which can cause blade to
break
 Store to prevent someone from falling onto
or bumping into blades

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 Hand Tool Inspection

 Inspect before and after each use.

 Look for:
– Cracked/loose handles, casings, guards
– Bent shafts
– Dull, rounded, chipped cutting surfaces
– Scrapes on gripping surfaces
– Mushroomed striking surfaces

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