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Hand Tools

SOP · SOP-60106

  • Version 4
  • Power Tools & Equipment
  • Reads on any phone

The Hand Tools Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) helps businesses implement safe work practices when using hand tools.

It covers the hazards (moving parts, ejected debris, blades and cutters, manual handling and poor housekeeping), the PPE to wear, pre-operational inspection, operator training, the work environment, manual handling, a step-by-step operation, and maintenance and storage.

A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant is included for recording safety procedures, danger areas and guarding.

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Hand Tools

SOPVersion 4

Acronyms

  • LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

  • EWP - elevated work platform.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Moving parts/objects

  • Ejected objects/debris

  • Blades/cutters

  • Manual Handling

  • Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Disposable Respirator

Pre-operational inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

  • Tools are visually inspected before use

  • Free of oil, grease, dirt, or debris

  • Attachments secured and suitable

  • Suitable size, strength, capacity for job

  • Used for the intended purpose

  • Maintained (sharp, clean, oiled, guarded.)

  • Suitable strength and capacity for intended tasks

  • Suitable for the environment:

    • Insulated for electrical work (ensure the blade does not extend into the handle)

    • Non-sparking if used in flammable zones

5 more sections, from Precautions to Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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What it covers

9 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Work environment
  6. Operation
  7. Maintenance and storage
  8. Hazard checklist (powered non-mobile plant)

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