Hand and Power Tools: Ergonomics Program Standard: 29Cfr 1910.900
Hand and Power Tools: Ergonomics Program Standard: 29Cfr 1910.900
Tool is general term used for utensils in industrial work. Common tools
are used to cut, chop, roll, nip, shave, polish, measure, etc. These tasks
require intensive labor if done by hand. However, tools make these
tasks more faster, easier and more precise. Further more, using electric
tools such as power tools makes the tasks all the more easier, faster and
more precise.
Tools come in many different shapes, sizes, and materials and vary
according to their intended purpose. These tools may be categorized
according to industry and specific use. The terms Hand and Power Tools
used here are not based on a specific definition but rather a broad based
terminology.
Hand and Power Tools
Hand tools run on muscle power.
Example: Driver, wrench, nipper, hammer,
cutter, etc.
Adopter
each company.
Screwdrivers
Spanners (end wrenches)
Monkey wrenches (adjustable wrenches)
Hex (Allen) wrenches
Ratchets
Torque wrenches, Torque drivers
Electric drill driver
Screwdrivers
Downward
Leave no gap
Hex (Allen) wrenches
Used to tighten and loosed Allen bolts.
Always use a wrench that corresponds to the size of the hex hole,
fully insert the wrench hole. Never use an extension pipe to turn
it.
Gap
Ratchet wrenches
Ratchet wrenches combine a gear and spring in a very delicate
structure, so exerting undue force when turning them may damage
the tool.
Always use a wrench that fits the size of the nut/bolt, never use an
extension pipe on the handle in order to turn them.
Always fit the Never use at an angle Never use an extension pipe on the handle
socket all the way
onto the nut or bolt
Torque wrenches/Torque driver
There are various types of torque wrenches, but all are used to measure a specified
torque.
Torque wrenches and torque drivers are precision instruments with measuring
functionality and as such must not be handled haphazardly. Furthermore they must
be gripped properly and once torque has been attained should not be turned any
further.
3. Use a hex wrench that fits the size of the hex hole, insert the wrench
fully into the hole and never use an extension pipe to turn it. Never use
a ball point type hex wrench for final tightening.
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Summary
4. When using power tools, button cuffs to prevent them from getting
caught in spinning parts. Never wear loose work clothes and
remove ties or necklaces in advance. If work gloves are involved,
wear leather gloves if necessary.
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Material Handling Equipment
Definitions of material handling equipment
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Definitions of material handling equipment
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Definitions of material handling equipment
(Pallet)
[Lifting equipment]
Air caster
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Hazards of material handling equipment
Loads might…
- Collapse => Workers will be crushed.
Their hands or foot will get caught.
- Drop => Workers’ heads or entire bodies will be
injured
- Fall over=> Workers will be crushed. Their Results in serious
hands or foot will get caught. injury or death
- Collide against material handling equipment =>
Workers’ entire bodies will be injured
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Hazards of material handling equipment
Hazards pertaining to manual material handling equipment
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Appropriate actions to use material handling equipment
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Appropriate actions to use material handling equipment
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Summary
1. Material handling equipment has functions and roles to transfer,
load/unload and hoist loads.
2. Hazards in the material handling equipment include collapse, dropping,
turnover of loads or collision against the material handling equipment.
Once these hazards occur, entire human bodies might be crushed
under or between them resulting in serious injuries or death.
3. Though a hand pallet jack is easy to use, it leads to serious accidents
easily if it is mistakenly used. Also, a narrow path is easy to cause
loads’ collapse or turnover due to contact. Since it is manually operated,
the operation mistake will frequently occur because of human error.
4. Never enter operating area of the material handling equipment.
5. When using a hand pallet jack, check its conditions before use, assign a
supporter, use it at maximum rated load or less on the flat ground only,
ensure the stability of the loads, push and stop slowly.
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