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Hand Tool Safety

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

Always use the type of tool that was ________________ for the work you want to do. Choose the right tool for the job.
 

 

 2. 

Use the right ________________ tool and be sure the tools are clean and in good condition.
 

 

 3. 

You should never use your hands or _____________ to test whether or not a tool is sharp.
 

 

 4. 

Check the handle on the tool to be sure it is fitted _____________.
 

 

 5. 

Don’t use any tools that are dull, broken, damaged or defective in any way. Defective equipment should be reported to your ____________.
 

 

 6. 

Always hold and carry the tools by their ____________.
 

 

 7. 

Carrying tools in your ___________ is dangerous. You could be hurt and the tool could be damaged.
 

 

 8. 

When handing someone a tool, hold it so the other person can take it by the handle, or ____________ so they can pick it up by the handle.
 

 

 9. 

____________ the work so that your have both hands free to use the tools. Don’t hold the work with one hand and use the tools with other hand.
 

 

 10. 

Always wear ___________. Use a face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
 

 

 11. 

Don’t use wrenches that are worn or damaged in any way, and keep wrenches free of oil or _____________.
 

 

 12. 

Always use the correct ____________ of wrench and the right size wrench.
 

 

 13. 

Don’t use a hammer or a mallet on a wrench, and don’t try to extend the length of the wrench handle. Use only the ______________ of the wrench itself.
 

 

 14. 

Use the correct type of file for the work, and keep files clean. Use a ________________ or a file card to keep files from clogging.
 

 

 15. 

Use a brush or a _____________ to wipe up metal fillings, chips, and dust. Never use your hands to wipe away metal waste.
 

 

 16. 

Before you use a hammer, make sure the hammer _____________ is firmly secured on the handle.
 

 

 17. 

When you use a mallet or a soft-faced hammer, keep your head and body out of the line of a possible ___________.
 

 

 18. 

Hold the mallet or the hammer so its strikes ______________, and not at an angle or off-center.
 

 

 19. 

Never use a chisel with a battered, chipped or ____________ head.
 

 

 20. 

When you’re finished with the tools, clean them and return them to their assigned _________________ area.
 

 



 
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