HAND TOOLS AWARENESS TRAINING
DESCRIPTION
Using hand tools can injure the wrist, elbow and shoulder.Tools that cause
health problems are not necessarily of non ergonomic design, they may be well
designed but used excessively.
Using tools may require awkward or static postures and forceful exertions.
For example, working in cold conditions leads to a loss of sensitivity in the
fingers and may lead result in a more forceful grip. Alternatively, you may
have to bend your wrist to use a tool, or use a very firm grip to hold it
steady. Some tools are heavy, or have a wide grip span. Some send shocks to the
wrist and hand, while others press into the hand to cause contact stress.
This course aims to provide employees with the underpinning skills
required to identify hand tool operation and associated hazards and risks
OBJECTIVES
On completion of the course learners will:
- Identify
different types of hand tools
- Identify
checks to be carried out before use
- Take
appropriate care and maintenance of hand tools
- Identify
the hazards and risks when using hand tools
- State
what action is required in the event of identifying defects
- Identify
how to store hand tools
- Identify
precautions with power tools
OUTLINE
·
Definition of hand tool awareness
·
Scope and purpose of hand tool and awareness
·
Associate Hand tool hazardous
·
Common cause of injury
·
Review past incident records for tool-related injuries
·
Basic action to prevent injuries
·
Categories of hand toos
·
Tool selection
·
Carrying, maintenance and repairing tools
·
Using hand power tools
·
Regularly maintain hand tools
·
Conclusion
INSTRUCTOR
