LEVEL III – IMS OPERATIONAL CONTROL

PROCEDURES MANUAL
(ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS
18001:2007)
TITLE : Safe Handling of
Effective Date : January 21, 2018
Tools

1.0 Objective :

Provide to personnel the minimum guidelines that assure an increased safety level while
handling hand tools and power tools used in the different works, thus avoiding
unnecessary risks.

2.0 Scope :

This procedure applies to all Project sites and workshop at Mark Technologies

3.0 Responsibility:

Project Manager:

 Ensures that the correct hand tool exists in the Project Site.
 Agree with the HSE Officer and others as necessary on the disciplinary
procedures.
 Ensure that the Projects Hand Tool needs is adequately funded.

Safety Engineer will be responsible for:

 Providing adequate and sufficient training.

 Advising on the hand tool requirements when site conditions change.
 Ensuring that all personnel on the site are fully aware of this procedure.
 Right Hand tools is being used and in compliance to the site
requirements.
 All personnel are educated in the use and maintenance of hand tool.
 Assist subcontractors in determining their hand tool needs.
 Regularly discuss use of correct hand tool as a topic during toolbox talks.
 Educate, train and instruct their employees on the use and maintaining of
Hand tools.

4.0 Procedure/Guidelines :

Care of Tools
Keep all hand tools in safe working condition. Provide proper storage as necessary. A
qualified person should periodically inspect and repair defective tools. Defective tools
should not be used.

Protect against corrosion damage. Wipe off accumulated grease and dirt. Clean
thoroughly when necessary with a non-flammable, non-irritating solvent and wipe clean.

Lubricate moving and adjustable parts to prevent wear and misalignment.

Sharpen tools to improve accuracy and safety.

Wear proper eye protection.

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TITLE : Safe Handling of
Effective Date : January 21, 2018
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When not in use, store tools in suitable boxes or containers, or hang them on racks.
Protect cutting edges and do not leave tools where they will roll on benches or tables. Be
sure that storage area is moisture free to prevent corrosion.

Place heavier tools where they will not cause a tripping hazard.

Repair all damaged or worn tools promptly and properly. Temporary and makeshift
repairs should be prohibited. If tools cannot be repaired on the job, they should be sent
to the shop.

Discard tools that cannot be repaired for safe use.

Using Tools Safely

Select the weight, size, and type of tool to fit the job.
All handles should be tightly fitted. Check wood handles carefully, and tighten them with
wedges when necessary. Also check for splitting and cracking.
Use extreme caution when working around electrical circuits, have insulated and non-
conducting tools inspected periodically by qualified workers.
Use non-sparking tools in the presence of flammable materials or explosive dust and
vapors.
Examples of Hand Tools
 Wrenches
 Select the correct size and type of wrench for each job.
 Do not extend the wrench handle with a pipe or “cheater bar”.
 Never use a wrench as a hammer.
 Do not use pipe or stilson wrenches as monkey wrenches.
 Keep jaw corrugations on stilson wrenches sharp and clean; keep handles and
adjusting screws on all wrenches in good condition.
 Always place wrenches on the nut with the jaw opening facing the direction the
handle will move.
 Pull, do not push.

 Chisel
 The chisel should be large enough for the job and should be driven with a
hammer of sufficient weight. Use the proper chisel for the material being cut.
 Hold the chisel with a steady but relaxed grip.
 Keep your eyes on the cutting edge of the chisel.
 Hold a chisel being struck by another person with tongs.
 Wear goggles when chipping.
 Repair or replace mushroomed chisels and cracked or broken chisel handles.
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PROCEDURES MANUAL
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18001:2007)
TITLE : Safe Handling of
Effective Date : January 21, 2018
Tools

 When sharpening, maintain the original shaped and angle.

 Screwdrivers
 Do not use a screwdriver as a chisel, pry-bar, or for anything other than the
intended purpose.
 Select the screwdriver to fit the size of the screw.
 Do not grind a screwdriver to a fine point to fit all screw heads.
 Keep the tip properly ground and squared across.
 Make sure that handles fit the shank tightly.
 Never drive a screw with a hammer.

 Hand Saw
 Use a saw of the proper shape and size with the correct teeth for the size cut
and the material.
 Keep the teeth and blades properly set. Protect the teeth when not in use.
 Hold the saw firmly and start the cut carefully and slowly to keep the blade from
jumping.
 When starting a cut, hold ripsaws at a 60-degree angle with the board, crosscut
saws at a 45-degree angle.
 Place fingers to the side of the cut mark with the thumb upright and pressing
against the blade. Pull upward until the blade bites. Start with a partial cut, then
set the saws at the proper angle.
 Check the material being cut for nails, knots, and other objects that may
damage the saw or cause it to buckle.
 Hold pieces being cut firmly in place. If long pieces are being cut, use a helper
or a supporting bench to prevent pinching at the cut.
 Hacksaw
 Select the proper blade for the material being cut.
 Point the blade teeth forward. The blade should be rigid and the frame should
be properly aligned.
 Use strong strokes, directed away from yourself. Use the entire length of the
blade in each stroke.
 Cut harder materials more slowly than soft materials.
 Do not cut thin, flat pieces from edge to edge; clamp them securely and cut so
that several teeth are cutting at all times.

 Pliers
 Use pliers only when no other tool will do the job.

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TITLE : Safe Handling of
Effective Date : January 21, 2018
Tools

 Never use pliers as wrenches.

 Use cutting pliers only for cutting soft metals, never hardened metals.
 Never use pliers as nail pullers.
 Use insulated pliers for electrical work.

 Hand Trucks and Wheel Barrows

 Select proper hand trucks and wheelbarrows for the job.
 Make sure that frames are strong and straight. Hand protection should be used.
Wheels should be strong and well secured to the frame.
 Keep equipment clean and free of jagged edges.
 Exercise extreme care around ramps and walkways. Carefully plan
wheelbarrow traffic to avoid accidents.
 Jacks
 Select jacks strong enough to raise and hold the load.
 Be sure swivel heads and caps are in good condition and function properly.
Position jacks on a firm, level foundation. Be sure the jack cannot tip and is in
line with the vertical movement on the load.
 After raising a load, securely block it before removing the jack. Shore any load
that must remain in a raised position for any length of time. Such load should be
cribbed and/or blocked prior to allowing work under the load.
 Lubricate jacks regularly and protect them from moisture and damage.
 Inspect jacks regularly and repair them promptly.

 Hammers
 User should select hammers for their intended use and use them only for those
purposes.
 User should always strike hammer blow squarely with hammer striking face
parallel with the surface being struck.
 When striking other tools, face of the hammers should be larger than the strike
face of tools (approximately 10 mm)
 User shall not use hammer to strike another hammer.
 User shall not use a hard surface hammer to strike another harder surface.
 User shall not use a hammer with loose or damage handle. Wooden handle
shall not be replaced by metal handle, as it will not absorb impact.
 Discard hammer if it shows dents, cracks, chips, mushrooms or excessive wear.
Redressing is not recommended.

 Punches
 Punch should be straight and of suitable weight for the work.
 Punch should be started with light tap and held securely.
 When knocking out rivets and pins, work must begin with starting punch and
end with a pin puncher.

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TITLE : Safe Handling of
Effective Date : January 21, 2018
Tools

Examples of Power Tools

 Electric Tools
 Electrical tools should be provided with proper grounding connections.
 Check all power cables regularly for breaks in the insulation. Repair or replace
defective cables. Extension cords should not be run through doors, windows, or
floor opening. There should be some sort of inspection program to check wire &
tool insulation.
 Disconnect electrical tools when changing attachments, making minor
adjustments, or repairs.
 When electrical tools are used in moist areas, the operator may be exposed to a
shock hazard and extra precautions should be taken, Use either a ground fault
circuit interrupter or assured equipment-grounding program.
 The use of electric cords for hoisting or lowering tools should not be permitted.

 Gasoline Engine-Driven Tools

 Gasoline or diesel engine-driven tools should not be used in unventilated areas.
Gasoline / diesel fuel should be stored in a safe place, and handled with caution.
Use only appropriate safety cans. Never use glass containers. Shut off the
engine before refuelling.

 Portable Power Hand Saw

 Use only power handsaws with a fixed guard over the upper half of the blade and
a movable guard covering the lower half of the blade. Both of these guards
should be left in place. Blocking of the lower guard should be prohibited.
 Secure small pieces to be cut by bench clamps or some other means.
 Periodically inspect saw blades and keep them in good condition.
 Use the proper blade for the material being cut.
 Do not jam or crowd the saw into the work. Cut green or wet material slowly and
with caution.
 Operators exposed to dust, as when cutting concrete, tile, lead, or stone, should
wear appropriate respirators and appropriate eye and face protection.
 Check all material being cut for nails, hard knots

 Drills
 Always provide a pick punch or pilot hole for the drill point.
 Always select the correct bit for the material being drilled.
 If the bit is long enough to pass through the material, protect against damage on
the far side.
 Secure small pieces to prevent spinning by the drill.
 Prevent sleeves and other clothing from being wound around the drill. Wear short
sleeves or snug-fitting long sleeves that are secured at the wrists.

 Portable Grinder
 Make sure that portable grinders are equipped with hood guards.
 Inspect wheels regularly. A cracked wheel may break into pieces and should be
replaced.

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Effective Date : January 21, 2018
Tools

 Use wheels of the proper RPM rating.

 Bench Grinder
 Make sure that bench grinders are equipped with eye shields and hood guards.
 Inspect wheels periodically. A cracked wheel may break into pieces and should
be replaced. Replace wheels that are worn unevenly or are covered with debris.
 Use wheels of the proper RPM rating.
 Make sure that tool rest and tongue guards are in place and are properly
adjusted.

 Table or Bench Saws

Common Hazards
 Employees can be injured if their hands get too close to the blade, particularly
when working on small pieces of stock. The size of the piece dictates that the
operator's hand is close to the blade. Incidents can occur when stock
unexpectedly moves or when a worker's hand slips.
 Stock can get stuck in a blade and actually pull the operator's hands into the
machine.
 Employees can be injured if the machine or its guard is not properly adjusted or
maintained. An improperly adjusted radial saw, for example, might not return to
its starting position after making a cut.
 If the machine has controls that are not recessed or remote, and the equipment is
accidentally started, a worker's hands may be caught at the point of operation.
 Contact also can occur during machine repair or cleaning if care is not taken to
de-energize the machine - that is, if lockout/tagout procedures are not followed.
 An employee may be injured if he or she reaches in to clean a saw or remove a
piece of wood after the saw has been turned off, but is still coasting or idling.
Also, saw blades often move so fast that it can be difficult to determine whether
they are moving. This is especially a problem under fluorescent lighting.

 Engineering Controls
 Machine Guards - Guards are now standard equipment on most machines. If you
purchase a machine that does not come equipped with a guard, install one.
Contact the manufacturer of the machine to see if appropriate guard(s) is
available for the equipment. If not, use this guide to help you determine the
appropriate guard to install. Guards should always be designed and installed by
technically competent and qualified persons. In addition, it is always a good idea
to have the equipment manufacturer review proposed guard designs to ensure
that the guard will adequately protect employees and allow safe operation of the
equipment.
 There are many ways to guard machines. The type of operation, size or shape of
stock, work being performed on the material, method of handling, and production
requirements are some of the factors that help determine the appropriate
safeguarding method for an individual machine. All moving machine parts that
may cause injury must be safeguarded. This includes the point of operation, the
power transmission apparatus, and rotary or reciprocating parts.
 To be effective, a guard should prevent employees from contacting the
dangerous parts of the machines, and it should be secure. This is not always
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18001:2007)
TITLE : Safe Handling of
Effective Date : January 21, 2018
Tools

possible, as in the case of the radial arm saw. Regardless, workers should not be
able to easily bypass, remove, or otherwise tamper with the guard. In protecting
the worker, however, the guard must not create additional hazards, nor prevent
the worker from performing the job.
 Make sure that guard is in working order and that they are appropriate and
practical for the machinery. Guards must have adequate strength to resist blows
and strains and should be constructed to protect operators from flying splinters
and machine parts such as broken saw teeth, cutting heads, and tools.
 Additional methods for safeguarding machines include guarding by location or
distance, feeding methods, and appropriate placement of controls. However,
none of these methods should replace machine guards. It is always important to
provide a guard or barrier that prevents access to the danger area.

 Work Practice Controls

 Use appropriate equipment for the job. Workers can be seriously injured if they
do not use the correct equipment for a job. Use machines only for work within the
rated capacity specified by the machine manufacturer. Use the correct tools on a
given machine.
 Train workers on machine use and allow only trained and authorized workers to
operate and maintain the equipment. Workers should understand the purpose
and function of all controls on the machine, should know how to stop the
equipment in an emergency, and should be trained on the safety procedures for
special set-ups. Operator training should include hazards associated with the
machine, how the safeguards protect the worker from these hazards, under what
circumstances the guard may be removed (usually just for maintenance), and
what to do if the guard is damaged or not functioning properly. Employees should
be able to demonstrate their ability to run the machine with all safety precautions
and mechanisms in place.
 Frequently inspect equipment and guards. Ensure that: (1) the operator and
machine are equipped with the safety accessories suitable for the hazards of the
job, (2) the machine and safety equipment are in proper working condition, and
(3) the machine operator is properly trained. Document the inspections and keep
the records. Documentation should identify the machine, inspection date,
problems noted, and corrective action taken. Noting problems helps to ensure
that corrective action will be taken, that operators on all shifts will be made aware
of any potential danger, and that any pattern of repeat problems on a particular
machine can be detected and resolved as early as possible.
 Use equipment only when guards are in place and in working order. A worker
should not be allowed to operate a piece of woodworking equipment if the guard
or any other safety device, return device, spreader, anti-kickback fingers
apparatus, guard on in-running rolls, or gauge or rip fence is not functioning
properly.
 Provide employees with push sticks or other hand tools so that their hands are
away from the point of operation when they work on small pieces of stock. A push
stick is a strip of wood or block with a notch cut into one end that is used to push
short or narrow lengths of material through saws. Using push sticks keeps stock

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Tools

from tipping and prevents the operator's fingers from coming in contact with
blades.
 Use a brush or stick to clean a machine. Never allow your employees to clean a
machine with their hands or while the machine is running.
 Never leave a machine unattended in the "on" position. Make sure that workers
know never to leave a machine that has been turned off but is still coasting.
 Maintain proper housekeeping. Workers have been injured by tripping and then
falling onto the blades of saws. You must keep floors and aisles in good repair
and free from debris, dust, protruding nails, unevenness, or other tripping
hazards. Do not use compressed air to blow away chips and debris. Make sure
you have a non-slip floor.
 Never saw freehand. Always hold the stock against a gauge or fence. Freehand
sawing increases the likelihood of an operator's hands coming in contact with the
blade.
 Use appropriate personal protective equipment

 Pneumatic Tools
 A variety of tools, including hammers, drills, saws, tampers, paving breakers,
and vibrators, are powered by compressed air, and usually provided by a
compressor near the worksite. Generally the same precautions regarding the
use and care of pneumatic tools should be followed as for electric and gasoline
engine driven equipment.
 Observe fire precautions in connection with the operation of compressors.
 Air supply lines should be protected from damage by vehicles, inspected
periodically, and maintained in good condition. Air supply lines carried overhead
or vertically should be supported with messenger cable, or other proper
support.
 Air supply line connectors should be properly secured.
 The use of hoses for hoisting or lowering tools should not be permitted.
 In situations where pneumatic tools are used simultaneously with supplied air
respirators pneumatic tools hoses should be labeled “NOT FOR BREATHING”
and connectors should not be interchangeable.

Safety Precautions

 All portable power tools shall be equipped with spring-loaded switch (dead man
switch), which will actuate only when pressed.
 User shall always disconnect the tool from power source before maintenance and
attaching accessories. Put guard back in place before reuse. Isolate power when
not in use.
 User shall secure the tool in elevated places, so that it will not fall if the cord of
hose is pulled.
 Users shall not wear loose clothing.
 The tools should be suspended to avoid falling on the tools operator, when
working overhead position with heavy tools.

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Effective Date : January 21, 2018
Tools

 Cords and hoses should be laid safely to avoid damage and tripping hazards.
Avoid laying cords or hoses over sharp edges.
 Secure or clamp the work piece.
 Never use power tool with malfunctioning switch or part. Remove it from service
and repair or discard if not repairable.
 Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

5.0 Records: None

6.0 References : Nil

7.0 Approval

Prepared by Approved by
Name: Name:
Designation: Designation:

Signature Signature

Date: Date:

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