WHAT’S AT STAKE?

There are a broad range of hand and power tools that exactly meet the requirements of the oil and gas rigorous industry applications. These tools are a common part of our lives but still pose hazards and dangers.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Hand Tools – Hazards Hand tools are powered manually. Hand tools include anything from axes to wrenches. The greatest hazards posed by hand tools result from misuse and improper maintenance. Examples:

• If a chisel is used as a screwdriver, the tip of the chisel may break and fly off, hitting the user or other employees.
• If a wooden handle on a […]

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