Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 94
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Construction, Inc.
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Tool Safety and Inspection
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Administrative
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Tool sharpening program
Use of PPE
Control of tool issue
Worker Training
Controlled access to equipment and tool areas
POLICY
Workers who use hand and power tools and who are exposed to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive and
splashing objects, or exposed to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases must be provided with the
personal equipment necessary to protect them from the hazard.All hazards involved in the use of tools can be
prevented by following five basic safety rules:
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Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance.
Use the right tool for the job.
Examine each tool for damage before use.
Operate according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Provide and use the proper protective equipment.
Whether furnished by the employer or the worker, tools shall be maintained in safe condition. Any tool which
is not in compliance shall be identified as unsafe by tagging and or locking the controls to render the piece of
equipment inoperable or the tool shall be physically removed from its place of operation.
Ergonomic Guidelines
Applying these guidelines in tool design can help maximize human performance on the job by making the job
easier for the worker, improving safety, and decreasing injuries.Take-Away Tips for Tool Selection:
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Use the right tool for the job, and the right tool for the user.
"Bend" the tool, not the wrist.
Avoid high contact forces and static loading.
Reduce excessive gripping force or pressure.
Avoid extreme and awkward joint positions.
Avoid twisting hand and wrist motion by using power tools rather than hand tools.
Avoid repetitive finger movements, or at least reduce their number.
Minimize the amount of force needed to activate trigger devices on power tools.
Avoid thumb triggers.
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