Precautions you should take while using general hand tools
General Hand tools such as screw drivers, callipers, measuring, tweezers, protractors, pipe cutters, scrapers etc. are extensively used for myriad purposes be it plumbing, electronics repairing, woodcutting or shaping and much more. Not only do professional plumbers, furniture makers, electricians and other technicians use them, they are also accessible to general public interested in using these tools out of their love for related hobbies or for any kind of emergency.
Known as hand tools since they are held and used with hands, these need to be handled with extreme care as any slight carelessness can lead to lifelong damage. As with everything else, a set of precautions also comes with these general hand tools which if taken seriously can help you make the most of your tools all through your life. Following are the precautions that you must take before buying and using the hand tools.
Read the user manual carefully
Before using any general tool, it is necessary that you either take training from an expert or watch a detailed video on the web which clearly defines the use of that tool and demonstrates how it should be used. If for some reason you are unable to do any of the above, you must definitely read the users' manual that comes with the tool very carefully. Make sure you learn how that tool must be stored so that it stays in good condition always and what precautions must be taken at the time of use.
Use protection gear
If you are working in a factory or a laboratory where you have to use certain tools, it is highly recommended that you make use of protective gear such as gloves, lab coats or glasses depending upon the risks associated with those particular tool and the level of your vulnerability to damage.
Use appropriate quality tools and replace the worn ones
Make sure you always buy good quality general tools that have been manufactured by certified, reliable and reputed manufacturers. Compromising on the quality for a few dollars can cost you your priceless health and life. Also make sure you always dump the worn tools and replace them with new ones. Worn hand tools increase the risk of injury.
Use strong toolboxes
It is strongly recommended that you always carry your general tools in a strong and sturdy tool box whenever you're travelling to your site of work.
