PROCEDURE - Tools Care and Handling - Haltech Testing

1 PROCEDURE : Tools care AND Handling RISK RANKING: MODERATE HAZARD ASSESSMENT: HAZARD POTENTIAL EFFECT CONTROL 1. Improper use of Tools 1. Worker could suffer 1. Use proper PPE and or using faulty Tools . personal injury if not and follow PROCEDURE using Tools properly. On use of Tools . SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Safety Glasses with side shields, goggles, face shield, mesh face shield, faller s pants, hard hat, steel toe boots, FR Clothing, gloves, hearing protection and personal gas monitor. SAFETY NOTE: A Hot Work Permit must be obtained before using Tools , which could create a source of ignition in a hazardous area.

2 PROCEDURE : 1 . Know the proper way to use different types of hand Tools . Use the right tool for each job. Your supervisor will assist and assure that you have adequate training for you to perform your duties. 2. Keep hand Tools in good condition and do not misuse them. Proper maintenance is imperative to safety. Tools in defective condition should be taken out of service and tagged for repair or replacement. 3. Whenever possible pull on a hand tool rather than pushing on it. Slipping can cause injury if you are pushing. 4. Use a proper pair of goggles when using a hand tool that may cause sparks or particles to fly. 5. When using Tools in any overhead place, use extreme care and caution, as there is a risk of Tools falling, causing injury to those below.

3 6. Never carry Tools in your pocket or stuck in your belt. 7. All hand Tools held by one worker and struck by another worker should be held by a specific holding device. A glancing blow or miss may seriously injure the other. Wear eye protection and or face shield. PROCEDURE : Tools - care AND Handling - 1 - Date of Preparation: September 1, 2004 Date of Revision: September 1, 2004 8. Never leave power Tools in any work area. Keep electrical cords or lines away from oil, hot surfaces, chemicals and sharp edges that could cut the cord. 9. Hammers: Use hammers that are in good condition only. Check for cracked or broken handles prior to use.

4 Always grip a hammer close to the handles end. A choking grip does not allow the hammer to perform at its greatest efficiency and may increase the chance of injury. Wear safety goggles whenever using a hammer on metal. Bits of metal may fly into the eye from the object being struck. Always concentrate on the object you are striking. Distraction may cause a missed blow causing injury. Always hold the object that you are about to hit near the head for maximum support and start your drive with a light blow. Never use a hammer handle for any other purpose than holding the hammer. Never strike hardened objects such as a wrench or another hammer with anything except a soft metal hammer.

5 Doing so may cause the metal to break or shatter, giving off projectiles. Be sure to have a clear swing field when using a hammer of any sort. Overhead obstructions may cause the trajectory of your swing to alter causing a missed blow. When using a sledge hammer, have your helper use a holding device so that hands, head and arms will not be in range of the swing. Use the right kind of hammer for the job at hand. Never makeshift a tool to be used as a hammer. Never hammer a fitting under pressure. Use only a brass hammer or a shot-blow hammer when working around hydrocarbons.

6 A shot-blow hammer has a Neoprene head that is filled with lead shot. 10. Pliers: Piers are made in several different types. Each type made is specific to the job being performed. The most common types of pliers are the combination slip joint pliers. The slip joint permits the jaws to be opened wider for gripping larger diameter objects. Some types have front or side cutting devices for wire cutting. Use pliers for gripping and cutting only. Never use pliers for tightening and loosening nuts since they will ruin the corners of the nuts, and the flexible jaws can slip, causing injury.

7 The inside cutting jaws should point away from the user s face since flying bits of wire or metal may cause eye injury. Always wear goggles when cutting wire. Pliers should be the right size for the job at hand. To prevent an overload select pliers that will cut using only one hand. Pliers that are too small for the job being performed may cause slippage resulting in injury. PROCEDURE : Tools - care AND Handling - 2 - Date of Preparation: September 1, 2004 Date of Revision: September 1, 2004 : Use to proper type wrench for the job at hand. Any adaptation of a wrench to a specific job can lead to injury.

8 Before using a snipe (extension) make sure you are using the largest pipe wrench available. Direct the force to the fixed jaw rather than the moveable jaw. It is much easier to pull on a wrench than to push. Using the wrench parallel to the job at hand. Not doing so may result in jaws slipping and injury occurring. Never use a wrench for anything other than what it was attended for. Position yourself properly when using a wrench. Brace your self against a backward fall by placing one foot behind the other. Don t place your hand or body in a position where you may be injured if the tool slips. Check and inspect all wrenches after every use to ensure that the jaws are sharp and clean, the handles not bent or broken and the adjustments move freely.

9 12. Screwdrivers: A screwdriver must be in good condition to be used safely. The handle should be clean and undamaged to promote a good grip and it should fit tight to the shank to avoid play unless a ratchet type is used. The handle should be shaped so that the user can get a tight grip. The shank of the screwdriver should be straight and free of damage. Always use the largest sized screwdriver of the proper length that will fit tightly into the screw head. Using a driver that is too small a head for the screw may cause the driver to slip out and result in injury. Never use a screwdriver with a worn, chipped or broken tip.

10 Should a tip become worn or broken, replace immediately or file the tip square as in the case of a flathead screwdriver. Never use any other tool other than a screwdriver as a screwdriver. Using chisels or knives only invites injury, as they are not designed for this purpose. Never hammer on a screwdriver. Handles on most screwdrivers are made out of plastic and may chip or break, causing injury. Never hold anything else in your hand when using a screwdriver. The chances of a driver slipping and puncturing your hand are high. When using a screwdriver for electrical work, use one with an insulated handle. Current may travel from source, through the handle to you.