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TLE
Computer Systems Servicing
Quarter III – Week 3
Using Appropriate Hand Tools and
Test Equipment

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Quarter III - Week 3: Using Appropriate Hand Tools and Test Equipment
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 Lesson 1
Using Appropriate Hand Tools and Test
Equipment
Learning Competencies:
LO 3. Use appropriate hand tools and test equipment TLE_IACSS9- 12UHT-IIIc-19

Objectives:
1. Identify the ways of using hand tools properly
2. Give the safety procedures in using hand tools and equipment
3. Discuss the safety procedures in using hand tools and equipment

Let’s Try
Directions: Read each question carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is used to create signals and capture the relative responses from electrical/
electronic DUTs?
A. Cleaning tools C. Hand tools
B. ESD tools D. Test equipment
2. Which tool should be used to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided)
head?
A. Flat-head screwdriver C. Phillips-head screw
B. Hex driver D. Torx screwdriver
3. Which of the following tools should be not used to place and retrieve parts that may be
hard to reach with your fingers?
A. Magnetized screwdriver C. Part retriever
B. Needle-nose pliers D. Tweezer
4. Which of the following does NOT show proper use of hand tools and equipment?
A. A worker should use cutting tools towards his direction or his hands and finger.
B. A worker must hold striking tool’s handle comfortably and firmly in his hand
before swinging.
C. A worker should use electrical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while working
on live circuit.
D. A worker must firmly hold gripping tools by their handle and make sure not too
much stress is applied to the wrist or the arm.
5. Which is NOT considered when using a screwdriver?
A. Screw drivers must always be kept sharp.
B. Screw drivers must maintain a straight body.
C. Screw drivers must maintain a non-slip handle.
D. Screw drivers must maintain an undamaged tip.
6. Which of the following does not show proper use of flat-head screwdriver?
A. Do not use a flat-head screwdriver to remove a Phillips-head screw.
B. Never use a screwdriver as a pry bar.
C. Use a flat-head screwdriver with crosshead screws.
D. Use a flat-head screwdriver when you are working with a slotted screw.
7. Which of the following statements about safety procedures in using hand tool and
equipment is NOT true?
A. Wearing a PPE while working gives discomforts.
B. Dull tools often cause more injuries and malfunctions than a sharp one.
C. Occupational safety and health procedures are not the sole task of the
management.
D. Working in a tight space may require to use a different set of tools that would fit
in the limited area.
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8. What is called the device for performing work on a material or a physical system
using only hands?
A. Cleaning tools C. Hand tools
B. ESD tools D. Diagnostic tools
9. Which is NOT considered when using gripping tools?
A. Blades well sharpened. C. Handles must be slip-free.
B. Jaws have a strong grip. D. Handle must be well attached.
10. Which of the following is NOT the proper way of using screwdriver?
A. Match each screw with the proper screwdriver.
B. Place the tip of the screwdriver on the head of the screw.
C. Turn the screwdriver strongly to tighten the screw firmly.
D. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screw and counterclockwise to
loosen the screw.

Let’s Explore and Discover

You are already familiar with the different hand tools and their
Unlocking of uses. Now, you need to know how to be safe in using these.
Difficulties
A hand tool is a
device for What are the safety precautions in
performing work on using hand tools and equipment?
a material or a What are their do’s and don’t’s?
Let us read the
physical system entire lesson to
using only hands. find out.
A Test Equipment
is used to create
signals and capture
the relative
responses from
electrical/
electronic DUTs
(Devices Under
Test).

Using tools properly helps prevent accidents and damage to equipment and
people. This lesson describes and covers the proper use of hand tools specific to
working with computers and peripherals and safety procedures in using hand
tools and equipment.
For every job there is the right tool. Make sure that you are familiar with the
correct use of each tool and that the correct tool is used for the current task. Skilled
use of tools and software makes the job less difficult and ensures that tasks are
performed properly and safely.

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PROPER USE OF HAND TOOLS
A technician needs to be able to properly use each tool in the toolkit. This topic covers
some of the various hand tools used when repairing computers.

Screws
Match each screw with the proper screwdriver. Place the tip of the screwdriver on the
head of the screw. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screw and counterclockwise
to loosen the screw.

Screws can become stripped if you over-tighten them with a screwdriver. A stripped
screw, may get stuck in the screw hole, or it may not tighten firmly. Discard stripped screws.

Flat-Head Screwdriver
Use a flat-head screwdriver when you are working with a slotted screw. Do not use
a flat-head screwdriver to remove a Phillips-head screw. Never use a screwdriver as a pry
bar. If you cannot remove a component, check to see if there is a clip or latch that is securing
the component in place.

CAUTION
If excessive force is needed to remove or add a component, something is probably
wrong. Take a second look to make sure that you have not missed a screw or a locking clip
that is holding the component in place. Refer to the device manual or diagram for additional
information.

Phillips-Head Screwdriver
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver with crosshead screws. Do not use this type of
screwdriver to puncture anything. This will damage the head of the screwdriver.

Hex Driver
Use a hex driver, to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided) head.
Hex bolts should not be over-tightened because the threads of the bolts can be stripped. Do
not use a hex driver that is too large for the bolt that you are using.

CAUTION
Some tools are magnetized. When working around electronic devices, be sure that
the tools you are using have not been magnetized. Magnetic fields can be harmful to data
stored on magnetic media. Test your tool by touching the tool with a screw. If the screw is
attracted to the tool, do not use the tool.

Component Retrieving Tools

Needle-nose pliers and tweezers can be used to place and retrieve parts that may be
hard to reach with your fingers. There are also tools called part retrievers that are
specifically designed for this task. Do not scratch or hit any components when using these
tools.

CAUTION
Pencils should not be used inside the computer to change the setting of switches or
to pry off jumpers. The pencil lead can act as a conductor and may damage the computer
components.

(Source: “Proper Use of Tools (2.2) > IT Essentials: Computer Lab Procedures and Tool Use | Cisco Press.”
n.d. Www.ciscopress.com. https://www.ciscopress.com/articles/article.asp?p=2086239&seqNum=7.)

SAFETY PROCEDURES IN USING HAND TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Different types of tools can be utilized differently. Listed below are some of the ways to
utilize these tools but also maintain safety in using them:

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 • Cutting tools such as cutters and saws must always be kept sharp. Dull tools often
cause more injuries and malfunctions than a sharp one. It is also required that a
worker cut away from his direction or his hands and fingers.
• Gripping tools such as pliers must maintain a strong grip. Handles must be slip-
free, jaws have a strong grip and its blades well sharpened. To utilize this tool,
aworker must firmly hold it by its handle and make sure not too much stress is
applied to the wrist or the arm.
• Driving tools must always be kept straight. Wrenches must be free from any
substance that may cause slippage. The jaws must also have a strong grip. Screw
drivers must maintain a straight body, a non-slip handle, and an undamaged tip.
Proper grip and turning of the wrist will also increase efficiency.
• A striking tool’s handle must be well attached to its head to avoid it from flying
away. To utilize this tool, a worker must hold it comfortably and firmly in his hand
before swinging.
• Diagnostic tools such as a tester must always be calibrated before use. Only use
the tools as recommended by the manufacturer.
Work space must also be observed properly. The possibility of harm and injuries is greatly
increased by an unsafe workplace. One must always be aware of the hazards that are
present in the work area. The space available in the workplace also influences the efficiency
and accuracy of using a hand tool. Working in a tight space may require to use a different
set of tools that would fit in the limited area.
Correct posture must be practiced when using hand tools. Awkward postures make
more demands on your body. In some cases, the placement of the workpiece will affect your
shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, or back posture. Whenever possible, choose an ergonomic tool
that requires the least continuous force and can be used without awkward postures. The
right tool will help you to minimize pain and fatigue by keeping your neck, shoulders, and
back relaxed and your arms at your sides.
Use the proper personal protective equipment or PPE necessary to protect you from
exposure to potential hazards. PPEs are specialized gear used to protect the worker from
falling objects, loud noises, sharp edges, dust and particles, and hazardous chemicals.
Wearing a PPE while working will greatly decrease the chances of injuries and discomforts.
REMEMBER: Occupational safety and health procedures are not the sole task of the
management. Everyone in the workplace must be vigilant and smart so that accidents and
unwanted damages will be avoided.
(Source: “Safety Procedures in Using Hand Tools and Equipment.” n.d. Accessed February 3, 2021.
https://ndcmejica.blogspot.com/2017/01/safety-procedures-in-using-hand-tools.html?view=flipcard.)

HAND TOOLS - GENERAL HAND TOOL OPERATION

What are some basic tips when using hand tools?
1. Ensure that employees are properly trained in the safe use of hand tools.
2. Always provide training on how to choose the right tool for the job, how to correctly
use each tool, and how to identify when tools need repair.
3. Select the right tool for the job. Substitutes increase the chance of having an
accident.
4. Use tools designed to allow wrist to stay straight. Avoid using hand tools with your
wrist bent.
5. Use good quality tools.
6. Keep tools in good condition at all times.
7. Inspect tools for defects before use. Replace or repair defective tools.
8. Keep cutting tools sharp and cover sharp edges with a suitable covering to protect
the tool and to prevent injuries from unintended contact.

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 9. Replace cracked, splintered, or broken handles on files, hammers, screwdrivers, or
sledges.
10. Ensure that the handles of tools like hammers and axes fit tightly into the head of
the tool.
11. Replace worn jaws on wrenches, pipe tools and pliers.
12. Redress burred or mushroomed heads of striking tools.
13. Pull on a wrench or pliers. Never push unless you hold the tool with your palm open.
14. Point sharp tools (e.g., saws, chisels, knives) laying on benches away from aisles and
handles should not extend over the edge of the bench top.
15. Maintain tools carefully. Keep them clean and dry, and store them properly after
each use.
16. Carry tools in a sturdy tool box to and from the worksite.
17. Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a faceshield (with safety glasses or goggles) and
well-fitting gloves appropriate for the hazards to which you may be exposed when
doing various tasks.
18. Keep the work environment clean and tidy to avoid clutter which may cause
accidents.
19. Use a heavy belt or apron and hang tools pointed down at your sides, not behind
your back.
20. Keep the work space tidy. Store tools properly when not in use.

What should I avoid when using hand tools?

• Do not use tools for jobs they are not intended to do. For example, do not use a slot
screw driver as a chisel, pry bar, wedge or punch, or wrenches as hammers.
• Do not apply excessive force or pressure on tools.
• Do not cut towards yourself when using cutting tools.
• Do not hold the stock in the palm of your hand when using a cutting tool or a
screwdriver. Always lay it on a workbench or in a vice.
• Do not wear bulky gloves to operate hand tools.
• Do not throw tools. Hand them, handle first, directly to other workers.
• Do not carry tools in a way that interferes with using both hands on a ladder, while
climbing on a structure, or when doing any hazardous work. If working on a ladder
or scaffold, tools should be raised and lowered using a bucket and hand line.
• Do not carry a sharp tool in your pocket.
• Do not use tools during electrical work unless they are designed for electrical work
(e.g., properly insulated).
• Do not leave tools lying around on elevated structures such as a platform or scaffold
as they may be bumped and fall.

(Source: Government of Canada, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. 2017. “(None).”
Ccohs.ca. 2017. https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/hand_tools/general.html.)

TEST EQUIPMENT
Test Equipment in any branch of engineering is as important as the equipment itself.
It helps us in checking equipment performance and identify defects if any.
A Test Equipment is used to create signals and capture the relative responses from
electrical/ electronic DUTs (Devices Under Test). By this way, we can easily prove the proper
operation of the DUT and moreover trace faults in the device.
General precautions while working with Test Equipment are:
▪ Always use the right test equipment to perform a successful test as a wrong testing
equipment may lead to damage of the testing bay/ facility/ equipment and loss of
life.
▪ The probes and leads should also be checked for suitability. An unsuitable probe or
lead to generation of arc, short circuit and electric shock.
▪ Do not use low quality Test Equipment.
▪ You should be familiar with the operation of Test Equipment being used.
▪ Cut Off the power supply if equipment is not required to be switched on.
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 ▪ Carry out a visual inspection first.
▪ Check the equipment grounding before switching on the system for your safety.
▪ Check the insulation of wire before switching on the system.
▪ Use electrical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while working on live circuit.

(Source: Ratna. 2020. “Test Equipment - Importance, How It Works, Types, Application, Precaution.”
Electricalfundablog.com. April 21, 2020. https://electricalfundablog.com/importance-of-test-equipment/.)

Let’s Practice

Directions: Look for the following hand tools and test equipment listed below.
Cross-out these words inside the puzzle.
screwdriver pliers tweezers multimeter crimper

Directions: Fill-out the table with the Do’s and Don’t’s in using the following
hand tools listed below. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answer (if needed).
HAND TOOLS DO’s DON’T’s

1. Screws

2. Flat-Head
Screwdriver
3. Phillips-Head
Screwdriver

4. Hex Driver

5. Component
Retrieving Tools

Why do you need to know the proper use of tools and equipment?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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 Let’s Do More

Directions: Give an example and ways on how to utilize the different types of tool
listed below. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer (if needed).

Type of Tool Example Ways to Utilize Safely

1. Cutting
tools

2. Gripping
tools

3. Driving
tools

4. Striking
tools

5. Diagnostic
tools

Directions: List down five (5) basic tips and five (5) safety procedures/precautions
when using hand tools and test equipment specific to working with computers and
peripherals. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer (if needed).
BASIC TIPS SAFETY PROCEDURES/PRECAUTIONS

Why do you need to observe safety while using hand tools and equipment?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: Write True if the statement shows proper use of tools and equipment, otherwise
write False.
____________ 1. You can reuse stripped screws.
____________ 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver when you are working with a slotted screw.
____________ 3. Do not use a hex driver that is too large for the bolt that you are using.
____________ 4. Use high quality test equipment.
____________ 5. Correct posture must be practiced when using hand tools.
____________ 6. Cut Off the power supply if equipment is not required to be switched on.
____________ 7. Diagnostic tools such as a tester must always be calibrated before use.
____________ 8. Pencils can be use to change the setting of switches or to pry off jumpers
inside the computer.
____________ 9. You should be familiar with the operation of Test Equipment being used.
____________ 10. Use only diagnostic tools as recommended by the manufacturer.

Directions: Give your insights on the learnings you have gained from this lesson. Write
your answer inside the box.

I learned that ___________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Let’s Assess
Directions: Read each question carefully. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is called the device for performing work on a material or a physical system using
only hands?
A. Cleaning tools C. Hand tools
B. ESD tools D. Diagnostic tools

2. What is used to create signals and capture the relative responses from electrical/
electronic DUTs?
A. Cleaning tools C. Hand tools
B. ESD tools D. Test equipment

3. Which of the following does not show proper use of flat-head screwdriver?
A. Do not use a flat-head screwdriver to remove a Phillips-head screw.
B. Never use a screwdriver as a pry bar.
C. Use a flat-head screwdriver with crosshead screws.
D. Use a flat-head screwdriver when you are working with a slotted screw.

4. Which tool should be used to loosen and tighten bolts that have a hexagonal (six-sided)
head?
A. Flat-head screwdriver C. Phillips-head screw
B. Hex driver D. Torx screwdriver

5. Which of the following tools should NOT be used to place and retrieve parts that may
be hard to reach with your fingers?
A. Magnetized screwdriver C. Part retriever
B. Needle-nose pliers D. Tweezers

6. Which of the following statements about safety procedures in using hand tool and
equipment is NOT true?
A. Wearing a PPE while working gives discomforts.
B. Dull tools often cause more injuries and malfunctions than a sharp one.
C. Occupational safety and health procedures are not the sole task of the management.
D. Working in a tight space may require to use a different set of tools that would fit in
the limited area.

7. Which of the following does NOT show proper use of hand tools and equipment?
A. A worker should use cutting tools towards his direction or his hands and finger.
B. A worker must hold striking tool’s handle comfortably and firmly in his hand before
swinging.
C. A worker should use electrical PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while working
on live circuit.
D. A worker must firmly hold gripping tools by their handle and make sure not too
much stress is applied to the wrist or the arm.

8. Which is NOT considered when using a screwdriver?

A. Screw drivers must always be kept sharp.
B. Screw drivers must maintain a straight body.
C. Screw drivers must maintain a non-slip handle.
D. Screw drivers must maintain an undamaged tip.

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9. Which is NOT considered when using gripping tools?
A. Blades well sharpened. C. Handles must be slip-free.
B. Jaws have a strong grip. D. Handle must be well attached.

10. Which of the following is NOT the proper way of using screwdriver?
A. Match each screw with the proper screwdriver.
B. Place the tip of the screwdriver on the head of the screw.
C. Turn the screwdriver strongly to tighten the screw firmly.
D. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to tighten the screw and counterclockwise to loosen
the screw.

Answer Key

Let’s Try Let’s Practice Let’s Sum It Up Let’s Assess

1. D Activity 1: 1. C
2. B 1. False 2. D
3. A 2. False 3. C
4. A 3. True 4. B
5. A 4. True 5. A
6. C 5. True 6. A
7. A 6. True 7. A
8. C 7. True 8. A
9. D 8. False 9. D
10. C 9. True 10. C
10. True

References
Websites

“Proper Use of Tools (2.2) > IT Essentials: Computer Lab Procedures and Tool Use | Cisco
Press.” n.d. Www.ciscopress.com.
https://www.ciscopress.com/articles/article.asp?p=2086239&seqNum=7.)

“Safety Procedures in Using Hand Tools and Equipment.” n.d. Accessed February 3, 2021.
https://ndcmejica.blogspot.com/2017/01/safety-procedures-in-using-hand-
tools.html?view=flipcard.)
Government of Canada. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. 2017.
Ccohs.ca. 2017.
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/hand_tools/general.html.
Ratna. 2020. “Test Equipment - Importance, How It Works, Types, Application,
Precaution.” Electricalfundablog.com. April 21, 2020.
https://electricalfundablog.com/importance-of-test-equipment/.

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