Maintain Hand Tools, Equipment and Paraphernalia - Animation

What should a worker always be aware of to choose the appropriate hand tools?

• The task he/she must accomplish

• The workspace layout

• The available tools

• The tools' brand

What is one recommended practice when using cutting tools?

• Keep them sharp

• Use them for gripping

• Store them in a toolbox

• Avoid using them frequently

What should a worker use to protect themselves from potential hazards?

• A sharp tool

• Proper PPE

• A clean workspace

• A strong grip

What should you do to ensure safety when using hand tools?

• Wear eye protection

• Work with oily hands

• Carry tools in your pockets

• Wear heavy gloves

How should small or short work be secured?

• Using a rubber band

• With a vise or clamp

• Placing it on a flat surface

• With your hands

What is the proper way to carry pointed tools?

• In your pocket

• In a toolbox

• With the points facing up

• With the points and heavy ends down by your side

What should you do if a tool breaks or malfunctions?

• Continue using it carefully

• Try to repair it yourself

• Report it to your supervisor at once

• Discard it immediately

What is the correct procedure when using chisels or other edged tools?

• Pry or hammer with them

• Cut toward yourself for better control

• Cut away from yourself

• Use them as screwdrivers

What is the first step to keeping hand tools, equipment, and paraphernalia clean?

• Organize the workplace properly

• Use only water-based cleaning agents

• Keep tools in constant use

• Store them in a toolbox

Why is it important to keep tools and equipment clean?

• It makes them look better

• It increases their resale value

• It ensures they last longer

• It reduces the effort needed to operate them and lowers the risk of mishaps