Advice to avoid accidents and work safely
Many accidents to workman are caused thoughtless use of tools, which includes using a tool carelessly. Many accidents result from using a tool to do something for which it was not intended. Sharp- edged should not be carried in clothing pockets.
Safe rules to use the files
We have to be sure that the file has a handle. We have to see that the handle fits securely.
Burns and abrasions should be removed from the file handle before using it. They may cause blisters.
File should not be used as a hammer. Flying pieces of hardened steel can pierce human skin.
Striking a file with ahammer will also cause steel splinters to fly.
If we use a file as a pry bar is asure way of breaking it.
We should leap files separated from each other and should not throw files against other files when returning them to the tool drawer.
Files should be kept teeth clear of pins and not let dirt and oil accumulate in the gullets of the file. A file that slips over the metal can cause skinned knuckles
Safety measures in the use of hammers
The fitness of the hammer head should be checked. It has to be made sure that the wedge is in place and tight.
We should not use the hammer with a broken or split handle.
The oil, grease and dirt should be removed from the face and the handle of the hammer.
It has to be seen that they we do not strike the face of the hammer against other hardened professioneel gereedschap.
Right size of the hammer should be used for the job.
What rules govern the safe use of wrenches?
We should stop any machine before using a wrench whether it is to tighten, loosen, remove or adjust.
We have to be sure that the wrench fits the nut snugly. An oversized wrench will slip and round off the corners of the nut.
The design of the wrench provides sufficient length for safe leverage. Circumstances might arise when extra length has to be added, and then extra precautions must be taken.
An adjustable is advisable to be used when non- adjustable is not available as the jaws of the adjustable wrench are not designed to withstand excessive pressure.
Common causes of accidents while making holes
Most of the accidents are caused by the work not being securely fastened. It should be held, clamped or bolted down whatever size hole is drilled.
When the fast movingboormachine kopen bites into the work it transfers some of its rotating force to the work piece. Hands cannot maintain a secure enough to prevent the rotating force from whirling the work away from the operator.
The correct professioneel gereedschap should be used to release a taper shrank as many injuries might be caused due to the use of make- shift tools.
Most important rules for safe operation
We should keep or mind on the job and think about what we are doing.
The dress that we wear has to be safety oriented like removing rings, watches, bracelets and necklaces.
We should remove tools, clamps and wrenches from the table before starting the boormachine kopen.
