Electrician Tools and their Handling

Now, we will study the different types of tools, which are required for the repair and maintenance work at our home, office, plant, etc. These tools should be handled carefully, as mishandling of tool may be the cause of serious injury to the person working with these tools. The proper size of the tool should be used for aparticular type of job. So, we should be familiar with the different type of tools, their size availability, use and precautions to be taken while using. The electrician tools are generally made of iron and these should be provided with a lubricant layer, so that in rainy season or humid atmosphere, these should not get corroded. The various electrician tools, which are required for the repair and maintenance of any electrical installation along with precautions to be observed and their use are given below.

i. Different Electrician Tools and their Use

Different electrician tools, which are necessary for the repair and maintenance of electrical installations, are detailed below along with figure.

Different Electrical Tools

ii. Precautions while Handling the Electrician Tools

Great caution and care is required in handling the electrician’s tools during working and handling. A worker is liable to injure himself in addition to the damage caused to the tools, if he at any time is slacked in handling them. The following are the safety precautions, which should be observed while handling these tools.

1. The sharp edged tools, such as pocketknife, chisels etc., should never be put in pocket without shield. While working with such tools, care should be taken not to place hand or finger in the path of motion of the cutting tools. Also, care should be taken not to hand over the sharp edge tool with its sharp edge side.

2. When cutting with a chisel, always cut away from yourself, rather than towards yourself.

3. Before using hammer, its handle must be examined carefully, whether it is properly secured or not. It should not be oily or greasy.

4. When marking a cut with hacksaw, the blade must be guided with a first finger and thumb of one hand, otherwise the blade is liable to break which may cause serious injuries.

5. After using tools, they should never be left at the top of the ladder or any other high level places since they may fall accidentally and can cause injury.

6. Only a suitable tool should be used for the proper purpose. If a particular tool does not suit the requirement, do not try to use the tool. Always go for a proper size tool matching with the requirement.

7. All injuries must be attended to immediately, since delay may cause infection.