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Hand Tool Safety Guidelines for Injury Prevention

Learn about the risks associated with hand tool use and how to prevent common injuries such as eye injuries, cuts, and abrasions. Proper storage, maintenance, and usage tips included.

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Hand Tool Safety Guidelines for Injury Prevention

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  1. Hand Tool Use and Care

  2. ASSOCIATED RISKS • Eye injuries • Cuts and abrasions • Hand Injuries • Small projectiles

  3. All tools should have a proper storage location to protect them from loss or damage • Clean and return them after use

  4. Never leave tools on the floor where they will become a trip hazard • Never leave tools hanging over the edge of a bench where they could fall – see above

  5. Replace worn or damaged tools immediately • Use tools only for their intended purpose and use them properly • Only use chisels, knives or blades that are sharp. Never use blunt tools

  6. Files should not be used as pry bars – they are very brittle • Never stand behind anyone swinging a hammer – stand to the side

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