There are many injuries while using hand tools on the job. Many of these injuries occur from improper use, but there are also injuries that involve a tool that was broken or in need of repair. What tool is being used will decide what needs to be inspected on it. In this safety topic we will discuss basic handheld tools that are not electric or pneumatic.

Common hand tools found on almost every jobsite and at home across the country are screw drivers, hammers, chisels, and wrenches. This is not an all-inclusive list, but these are some of the most commonly used hand tools.