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TLIB2807B

Maintain and use


hand tools
Learner Guide
Contents
What this Learner’s Guide is about ........................................ 1  
Planning your learning ........................................................... 2  
How you will be assessed ...................................................... 4  

Section 1............................................................................................. 5  
Select and use hand tools...................................................... 5  

Section 2........................................................................................... 19  
Maintaining and storing hand tools ...................................... 19  

Additional resources ....................................................................... 34  

Feedback on activities .................................................................... 36  


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What this Learner’s Guide is about

This  learning  guide  is  about  the  skills  and  knowledge  required  to  
maintain  and  use  hand  tools  in  accordance  with  workplace  
requirements,  including  selecting  and  using  hand  tools  to  complete  
workplace  tasks,  maintaining  basic  hand  tools  in  accordance  with  
manufacturer’s  instructions,  and  securing  and  storing  hand  tools  in  
accordance  with  workplace  procedures.  

The  following  elements  of  competency  from  the  unit  TLIB2807B  


Maintain  and  use  hand  tools  are  covered  in  this  learning  guide:  

Select  and  use  hand  tools  

Maintain  hand  tools  

Secure  and  store  hand  tools  

This  unit  of  competency  is  from  the  Transport  and  Logistics  Training  
Package  (TLI07).  

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Planning your learning

It  is  important  to  plan  your  learning  before  you  start  because  you  may  
already  have  some  of  the  knowledge  and  skills  that  are  covered  in  this  
Learner’s  Guide.  This  might  be  because:  
• you  have  been  working  in  the  industry  for  some  time,  
and/or  
• you  have  already  completed  training  in  this  area.  

Together  with  your  supervisor  or  trainer  use  the  checklists  on  the  
following  pages  to  help  you  plan  your  study  program.  Your  answers  to  
the  questions  in  the  checklist  will  help  you  work  out  which  sections  of  
this  Learner’s  Guide  you  need  to  complete.  

This  Learner’s  Guide  is  written  with  the  idea  that  learning  is  made  more  
relevant  when  you,  the  learner,  are  actually  working  in  the  industry.  
This  means  that  you  will  have  people  within  the  enterprise  who  can  
show  you  things,  discuss  how  things  are  done  and  answer  any  
questions  you  have.  Also  you  can  practise  what  you  learn  and  see  how  
what  you  learn  is  applied  in  the  enterprise.  

If  you  are  working  through  this  Learner’s  Guide  and  have  not  yet  found  
a  job  in  the  industry,  you  will  need  to  talk  to  your  trainer  about  doing  
work  experience  or  working  and  learning  in  some  sort  of  simulated  
workplace.    

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Section 1: Select and use hand tools

Are  you  able  to:   Yes   No  


1. choose  correct  tools  for  work  to  be  
carried  out  to  complete  workplace  tasks  
and  to  ensure  efficient  and  safe  working  
conditions?        
2. select  and  use  appropriate  personal  
safety  protection  to  minimise  the  risk  of  
personal  injury?        

Section 2: Maintain hand tools

Are  you  able  to:   Yes   No  


1. clean  and  maintain  equipment  in  
accordance  with  manufacturer's  
specifications  and/or  local  instructions  to  
ensure  correct  functionality  of  
equipment?        
2. repair,  replace  or  report  any  unserviceable  
tools  to  relevant  personnel  to  ensure  
correct  functionality?        

Section 3: Secure and store hand tools

Are  you  able  to:   Yes   No  


1. transport  tools  in  a  safe,  secure,  efficient  
manner  to  minimise  risk  of  injury  to  
personnel  and  damage  to  equipment?        
2. store  and  secure  tools  according  to  
manufacturer's  or  workplace  procedures  to  
prevent  damage  to,  and  losses  of,  
equipment?        

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How you will be assessed

Assessment  of  this  Unit  of  Competency  will  include  observation  of  real  
or  simulated  work  processes  using  workplace  procedures  and  
questioning  on  underpinning  knowledge  and  skills.  It  must  be  
demonstrated  in  an  actual  or  simulated  work  situation  under  
supervision.  

You  will  be  required  to  demonstrate  that  you  can:  


• select  and  use  tools  appropriate  to  the  task  performed  
• maintain  tools  used  in  the  workplace  
• secure  and  store  tools  
• report  damaged  tools,  request  replacement  or  
hire/purchase  of  new  tools  according  to  workplace  
procedures.  

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Section 1

Select and use hand tools

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Section outline

Areas  covered  in  this  section  


Selecting  and  using  hand  tools  including:  
 selecting  and  accessing  tool  that  suits  the  task  
 safe  working  practices  

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How do you select and use hand tools?

How do you access the right tool for the task?


Hand  tools  are  defined  as  those  operating  without  an  external  
power  supply  or  motor.    Examples  include:  
• hammers  
• chisels  
• wrenches  
• screw  drivers  
• rulers  
• hand  saws  
• callipers  
• socket  sets.  
Each  of  these  tools  requires  the  user  to  supply  the  movement.    
Some  of  these  tools  have  a  motorised  version  such  as  power  
saws.      
The  range  of  hand  tools  available  is  vast.    Hand  tools  as  
opposed  to  power  tools  are  used  where:  
• power  is  not  available  (although  cordless  power  tools  with  
a  chargeable  battery  are  now  widely  available)  
• a  degree  of  finesse  or  delicate  touch  is  required  that  is  not  
available  via  a  power  tool  
• the  working  area  will  not  allow  power  tools  to  be  used  
(power  tools  tend  to  be  bigger  than  hand  tools  of  the  
same  function)  
• a  risk  could  be  posed  through  electric  sparks  
• the  power  tool  version  is  not  available  or  not  yet  made.  
In  some  workplaces,  team  members  will  be  supplied  with  the  
tools  required  for  jobs  around  the  workplace  with  an  option  of  
purchasing  tools  required  for  specialised  tasks  or  hiring  these  
from  an  equipment  hire  company.    This  is  particularly  useful  
for  expensive  tools  or  those  used  infrequently.  
Contractors  and  some  tradespeople  are  employed  on  the  
basis  that  they  have  the  required  tools  for  the  tasks  involved  
in  the  job.  

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The  next  activity  looks  at  how  you  access  tools  in  your  
workplace.  

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Activity 1: How do I get a hold of that tool?

Discuss with your trainer and other relevant people in your


workplace (maintenance supervisor, stores personnel, etc) the
process for accessing tools (new types of tools rather than
replacements) that are not available in the workplace.

When are tools bought rather than hired?

How do you find out if a tool that you need is already available? Is
there a catalogue or register of tools?

What do you do if you don’t know what type of tool you need for a
given task – for example, if a specialised nut has to be removed but
a standard spanner or wrench will not match the shape of the nut?

Summarise your responses in the space below.


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The  right  tool  for  the  task  is  important,  as  using  the  wrong  
tool  may  result  in  damage  to  the  object  you  are  working  on  
and  possibly  a  costly  replacement  will  be  required.  
Examples  might  include:  
• trying  to  use  a  standard  screwdriver  to  undo  or  tighten  a  
Phillips  Head  screw  (screw  head  may  become  damaged  
and  require  drilling  out)  
• using  a  wrench  as  a  hammer  (the  wrench  will  probably  
shatter  and  could  cause  damage)  
• using  a  hacksaw  to  cut  wood  (the  cut  will  probably  not  be  
straight  and  clean)  
• using  a  chisel  to  make  a  hole  in  metal  plate  (chisel  will  be  
damaged  and  need  grinding  and  resharpening)  
• using  an  adjustable  spanner  instead  of  finding  the  correct  
size  spanner  or  wrench  (can  result  in  burring  the  head  or  
losing  shape  and  requiring  sawing  off  or  drilling  out).  
If  in  doubt,  ask  for  advice.      
If  the  right  tool  isn’t  available,  get  the  right  tool  through  
making  a  purchase  or  hiring  it.  
The  next  activity  asks  you  to  investigate  the  use  of  the  wrong  
tool  for  the  job.  

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Activity 2: Wrong tool for the task

Discuss with your fellow team members what can happen when the
wrong tool is used for a job. You may also have some examples
that you know of from your past experience.

Use the table below to list these situations. An example has been
provided to guide you.

Tool required and Wrong tool used Result


purpose

Hammer to fix a nail Wooden mallet Mallet damaged, nail


bent and required
finding hammer to
remove and then nail
again

There is feedback on this activity at the back of this Learner’s


Guide.

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How do I ensure that I use tools safely?

Hand  tools  appear  to  be  a  safe  piece  of  equipment  to  use.    Certainly  
the  hazards  associated  with  power  tools  are  often  greater  because  of  
the  speed  with  which  they  travel.    However,  safety  is  important  at  all  
times  and  should  be  considered  when  using  hand  tools.  

Before  using  a  hand  tool,  especially  if  you  have  not  used  this  tool  
before,  you  should  do  a  hazard  assessment.    This  means  that  you  
examine  the  tool  and  check  what  possible  injury  could  result  from  its  
use.  

The  following  checklist  will  help  you  in  making  this  assessment:  

Criterion   Examples  of  hand  tools  


that  this  may  apply  to  

Does  the  tool  have  the  capacity  to  cut   Chisels,  knives,  saws  
material  and  therefore  the  user?  

Does  the  material  being  worked  on  present   Glass  cutters,  masonry  
some  hazard?   hammer  (chips  flying  
off)  

Does  the  tool  have  the  capacity  for  impact   Hammer  (hit  fingers)  
injury?  

Does  the  tool  present  a  hazard  if  dropped   Mallet,  cold  chisel  
on  self?  

Can  the  tool  break  and  cause  injury  through   Chisel  (handle)  
cuts  or  flying  debris?  

Can  skin  be  caught  in  moving  parts  of  tool?   Spiral  ratchet  
screwdriver,  brace  and  
bit  

Can  tool  ‘pinch’  when  used?   Tin  snips,  pliers  

Other  hazards  may  be  involved  in  using  the  tools  as  associated  with  
the  location.    For  example,  working  on  ladders,  working  on  roofs,  etc.    
These  potential  hazards  are  not  considered  in  this  Learner’s  Guide  but  
should  be  addressed  in  using  the  tools  in  a  given  situation.  

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Once  the  hazards  are  identified,  the  next  question  is  to  consider  how  
to  prevent  these  happening.  

As  an  example,  if  you  were  using  a  mallet  to  break  up  a  low  brick  wall,  
you  would  identify  the  following  hazards:    
• dropping  mallet  on  own  foot  
• dropping  bricks  on  foot  or  jamming  fingers  as  bricks  are  
removed  and  stacked  
• stone  chips  going  into  eyes  
• blisters  on  hands  from  mallet  
• cement  dust  exposure  to  hands  and  lungs  
• hitting  self  or  others  working  with  you  with  mallet  as  you  
swing.  

Choosing  appropriate  Personal  Protective  Equipment  (PPE)  will  help  to  


control  some  of  the  hazards  outlined  above.    Safety  glasses  and  safety  
boots  should  be  used.    Gloves  will  prevent  injury  to  fingers  and  stop  
blistering  and  cement  dust  from  affecting  skin  (it  is  very  alkaline  and  
hard  on  skin).      

To  prevent  hitting  others,  a  degree  of  common  sense  and  logic  should  
be  applied.    If  you  are  constantly  aware  of  where  your  fellow  workers  
are  located,  you  will  avoid  hitting  them.    If  the  area  is  relatively  
enclosed,  a  face  mask  may  be  required  to  stop  breathing  in  cement  
dust.    This  may  not  be  required  outdoors  in  windy  conditions.  

PPE  for  other  jobs  and  tasks  might  include:  


• safety  boots  (you  will  probably  be  required  to  wear  these  
throughout  your  working  day)  
• high  visibility  clothing  (working  outdoors  in  public  area  ort  
along  rial  lines,  etc)  
• hard  hat  
• gloves  
• hair  net  
• safety  glasses  
• breathing  apparatus  
• face  shield  
• disposable  coveralls.  

The  PPE  required  will  depend  on  the  assessment  you  make  of  the  
hazards  present  in  the  job.    Other  hazards  may  be  encountered  
according  to  the  type  of  materials  being  used  (glass,  splinters  from  

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wood,  etc)  and  any  chemicals  and  solvents  being  used  (Spirits  of  Salts  
to  clean  brickwork,  paint  thinners,  etc.)  

Part  of  your  induction  and  further  training  within  your  workplace  
should  have  included  Occupational  Health  and  Safety  and  will  have  
addressed  some  of  the  issues  being  raised  in  this  Learner’s  Guide.  

The  next  activity  asks  you  to  list  PPE  required  in  a  range  of  situations.  

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Activity 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Respond to the following questions. Talk to your trainer, team


members, OHS representative, others in the workplace if you need
help answering the questions.

What equipment are you required to wear at all times?

What other equipment are you required to wear when performing


tasks involving use of hand tools? List four examples of different
tasks you have completed using different hand tools and the
hazards that you identified and how you considered these before
commencing the task.

Use the table below to fill out your responses.

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Task description Hand tools used Potential hazards Ways to minimise


potential injury from
hazards

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As  well  as  undertaking  an  assessment  to  identify  potential  hazards  


with  the  use  of  the  tools,  you  should  ensure  that  you  can  use  the  tool  
in  an  efficient  and  effective  manner.  

Your  should  approach  your  trainer  or  an  experienced  person  in  the  
workplace  such  as  a  qualified  tradesperson  or  your  trainer  to  seek  help  
if  you  are  required  to  use  a  tool  that  you  have  never  used  before.    

It  may  help  to  get  off-­‐cuts  or  samples  to  practice  using  the  tool  until  
you  feel  confident  of  using  it  properly.    The  time  spent  practicing  could  
save  money,  in  the  end,  with  not  having  to  do  the  job  a  second  time  or  
wasting  materials.  

Tradespersons  say  that  a  sharp  tool  is  a  safe  tool.    Sharp  tools  ‘grab’  
rather  than  slip  and  do  the  job  quicker  and  more  effectively.    The  next  
section  discusses  tool  maintenance  including  sharpening.  

Consider  your  competence  (ability  to  apply  knowledge  and  skills  to  
real  work  situations)  at  using  hand  tools  in  a  similar  way  to  how  you  
view  your  tool  kit  –  the  larger  this  is,  the  better  you  are  able  to  do  your  
job  and  the  easier  the  jobs  can  be.    In  the  next  activity,  you  are  asked  
to  make  a  list  of  tools  you  can  use  competently.  

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Activity 4: An inventory of your skills at using tools

Complete the following table that lists tools that you use (do this over a few weeks or a month). The fourth column is for
tips on how to use the tool effectively and the last column is your own assessment at your confidence and competence
to use that tool. Talk to your trainer if you need help filling out the table. An example has been filled out as a guide.

Hand tool Uses Safety issues Comments on use Competence?

Hammer Fix and remove nails Check head is not loose Swing from end - YES
don’t choke hammer

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Hand tool Uses Safety issues Comments on use Competence?

There is feedback on this activity at the back of this Learner’s Guide.

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Section 2

Maintaining and storing hand


tools

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Section outline

Areas  covered  in  this  section  


Maintaining  and  securing  tools  including:  
 cleaning  and  maintenance  of  tools    
 checking  tools  for  fitness  for  use  
 transporting  and  storing  tools  

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How do you maintain and store tools?

What are the requirements for cleaning and


maintenance of tools?

If  you  walk  into  a  tool  shop  and  start  looking  around  at  price  tags,  you  
will  soon  realise  that  tools  are  not  cheap  and  represent  a  major  
investment  for  a  self  employed  person,  home  handyperson  or  for  an  
organisation  to  supply  the  hand  tools  (let  alone  power  tools)  required  
in  the  workplace.    Given  the  cost  or  value  of  hand  tools,  it  is  important  
to  look  after  tools.  

After  use,  tools  should  be  cleaned  off  and  left  dry.    A  coating  of  oil  or  
rust  inhibitor  is  a  good  way  of  finishing  off  the  cleaning  process.    
Cleaning  may  involve  removing  the  materials  you  have  been  working  
with  and  using.    The  table  below  gives  a  range  of  materials  and  
solvents  that  can  be  used  to  remove  these  materials  (space  is  allowed  
to  fill  in  any  additional  tips  you  pick  up  in  the  workplace):  

Material   Solvent/cleaning  process  

Water  based  paint   Water  or  if  dried  methylated  spirits*  

Oil  based  paint   Turps  or  if  dried  paint  stripper  or  scrape  off*  

Silicone  sealant   Turps  

Wood  filler   Scape  off  and  use  water  

Liquid  nails,  PVA   Scrape  off  

Grease   Hand  cleaner  or  warm  soapy  water  

Masking  tape  on   Eucalyptus  oil  


windows  being  
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*  Paint  brushes  that  are  left  too  long  without  being  cleaned  can  be  
reconditioned  using  a  mixture  of  half  water  and  half  (clothes)  washing  
powder    

Finishing  off  with  a  spray  of  WD40  or  wiping  tools  with  an  oily  rag  (if  
made  of  steel  such  as  chisels)  is  an  excellent  way  to  prevent  rust  
damaging  tools.  

Maintenance  of  tools  can  be  carried  out  as  they  are  put  back  into  
storage  so  that  they  are  in  good  condition  for  the  next  user.    This  may  
involve  sharpening  of  blades  such  as  in  planes,  chisels,  saws,  etc.  

Some  workplaces  will  send  off  saws  and  other  tools  for  sharpening  or  
have  an  external  person  come  into  the  workplace  to  do  this  on  a  
regular  basis  or  have  a  person  in  charge  of  tools  and  sharpening  these.    
As  stated  before,  blunt  tools  can  be  dangerous  to  use  besides  being  
frustrating  as  they  are  slower  to  get  the  job  done.  

If  each  user  is  expected  to  maintain  tools  and  sharpen  them,  you  will  
need  to  learn  how  to  do  this.    The  required  sharpening  tools  and  
gauges  should  also  be  available  such  as:  
• an  oilstone  and  oil  
• saw  files  
• saw  set  for  setting  saws  
• drill  gauges  (to  check  angles  of  bits,  etc)  
• verniers  to  heck  thicknesses  and  tolerances  
• grinding  wheel  
• WD40  or  other  rust  preventer/lubricant.  

Ask  your  trainer  or  an  experienced  colleague  to  help  you  learn  how  to  
sharpen  the  tools  you  use.  

Other  checks  should  be  made  on  tools  such  as:  


• is  the  handle  or  head  of  the  tool  loose?  
• are  tools  out  of  shape  (jaws  of  pliers  meet,  straight  edge  
still  straight)?  
• are  any  parts  missing  (end  section  of  ruler  or  tape)?  
• are  wooden  handles  splintered  or  broken  (hammers,  
chisels)?  

The  next  exercise  asks  you  to  list  the  tools  that  you  have  learnt  to  
sharpen  and  maintain.      

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Activity 5: An inventory of your skills at maintaining tools

Complete the following table that lists tools that you use (do this over a few weeks or a month) and maintenance of these
tools. The third and fourth columns are for sharpening and other maintenance checks to be performed on tools. The
last column is your own assessment at your confidence and competence to maintain that tool. Talk to your trainer if you
need help filling out the table. An example has been filled out as a guide.

Hand tool Uses Sharpening required Other maintenance Competence?

Nail punches Punch in nails below Ensure point is not burred WD40 or oily rag to YES
wood surface prior to over (grind to shape if so) wipe over to prevent
filling and painting rust

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Hand tool Uses Sharpening required Other maintenance Competence?

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What are you required to do when you identify a


broken tool?

As  you  check  tools,  you  may  identify  a  tool  that  is  no  longer  functional  
for  any  number  of  reasons  including  those  given  in  the  previous  
section.  

In  some  workplaces,  you  will  be  expected  to  repair  the  tool  or  arrange  
for  its  replacement.    This  should  be  done  promptly  especially  if  this  is  
the  only  tool  of  its  kind  in  the  workplace  (specialist  tool).  

The  next  activity  asks  you  to  determine  your  responsibilities  when  you  
identify  tools  that  are  defective  or  damaged.  

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Activity 6: RRR – repair, replace and report

Discuss with your trainer or other relevant persons in your


workplace, what you are required to do when you identify a tool that
is not functional. Respond to the following questions and use the
space to record your answers.

Do you have to repair broken tools?

Do you have to report damaged tools?

Do you (personally) have to replace broken tools?

How are you trained to repair tools (if this is part of your role)?
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How do you store and secure tools?

The  value  of  tools  has  been  discussed  in  previous  sections  of  this  
Learner’s  Guide.    As  well  as  maintaining  tools,  it  is  important  to  store  
tools  correctly  to  gain  the  maximum  life  out  of  these  tools.  

Tools  that  have  sharp  edges  such  as  chisels  and  saws  will  blunt  if  
stored  for  transport  with  other  tools.    To  avoid  this,  covers  and  
protective  guards  should  be  put  around  tools.  

For  example,  saws  can  be  stored  during  transport  in  a  pouch  made  of  
leather  or  plastic  or  wrapped  in  a  cloth.    A  piece  of  PVC  pipe  cut  down  
its  length  can  make  a  good  ‘scabbard’  for  a  saw.  

Chisels  and  drill  bits  can  be  put  into  a  pouch  such  as  shown  below:  

Drill bits or
chisels of
different sizes

Toolboxes  are  available  in  metal  or  plastic  with  compartments  for  
smaller  tools  and  screws  and  other  fastenings  and  these  will  protect  
the  tools  during  transport.      

Storage  of  tools  in  a  workshop  or  storage  box  can  make  use  of  a  
‘shadow  board’.    This  is  a  board  fixed  to  the  wall  with  nails  or  other  
fixings  to  place  tools  on  and  the  outline  of  the  tool  painted  (often  in  
black)  onto  the  board.    This  enables  tools  to  be  easily  replaced  in  the  
same  place  and  any  missing  tools  to  be  easily  identified.    When  tools  
are  replaced,  if  the  replacement  tool  has  a  different  shape  to  the  
original  tool,  the  new  shape  can  be  painted  onto  the  board.    A  
mechanic’s  workshop  or  a  carpenter’s  shed  will  often  feature  a  
shadow  board.  
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Other  tips  for  storing  and  protecting  tools  include:  


• using  plastic  cutlery  trays  to  store  small  tools  and  drill  bits,  
fasteners  
• use  lidded  buckets  for  storage  of  extension  cords,  wire,  
rope  
• when  storing  paint  brushes  lay  these  flat  with  a  strip  of  
card  taped  around  the  bristles  to  keep  these  straight  
• use  recycled  jars  for  keeping  fasteners  separate  from  tools  
(see  through  plastic  is  the  best  as  these  are  unbreakable  
and  easy  to  identify  contents)  
• use  holes  in  handles  of  tools  to  hang  these  (e.g.  from  
shadow  board)  
• use  a  bull  dog  clip  or  similar  to  clip  instructions  and  
maintenance  directions  for  tools  (contained  in  a  plastic  
bag  to  keep  protected)  on  same  hook  or  peg  as  the  tool    
• lay  a  strip  of  felt  in  the  bottom  of  tool  boxes  as  extra  
protection  for  tools  
• empty  out  tool  boxes  periodically  and  get  rid  of  dust  and  
dirt  that  accumulates  there  (wipe  over  with  an  oily  cloth  or  
spray  with  WD40  while  empty)  
• apply  sump  oil  (from  garage  or  workshop)  to  wooden  
handles  of  tools  and  wipe  of  excess  to  maintain  condition  
of  handles  
• add  a  packet  of  silica  gel  (from  hobby  shops)  to  your  tool  
box  to  absorb  moisture  and  prevent  rust  
• keep  a  magnet  in  your  tool  box  to  pick  up  screws  and  nails,  
etc  that  you  drop.  

Perhaps  the  best  tip  for  maintaining  tools  is  to  make  sure  you  still  have  
them  at  the  end  of  the  day’s  work,  particularly  if  you  are  working  off-­‐
site.    Some  tradespeople  use  a  strip  of  brightly  coloured  tape  of  fluoro  
paint  to  mark  their  tools  for  easy  identification.  

Always  keep  your  tools  within  eyesight  and  if  you  leave  the  area,  take  
precautions  to  ensure  you  are  not  inviting  someone  else  to  add  to  their  
tool  collection.  

The  next  activity  looks  at  storage  ands  security  of  tools  in  your  
workplace.  

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Activity 7: Tool storage

Discuss with your trainer, supervisor or other relevant persons in


your workplace, useful hints for tool storage. Respond to the
following questions and use the space to record your answers.

Where are tools between uses?

What sorts of ‘clever devices’ are used to store tools (shadow


board, etc)?

How are tools checked on return and removal from workplace


storage area? Do you have to sign tools out under your own
name?

What other checks are made on the tools in the storage area or
toolkits and what should be there?

What strategies do you employ to ensure that tools are secure?


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Additional
resources

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Web  sites:  
• Tool  suppliers  such  as:  
 Tama    
http://www.tama.com.au  
 Loone’s  
http://www.loones.com.au  
 Just  Tools  
http://www.justtools.com.au  
 Snap  on  Tools  
http://www.snapon.com/au/  

Organisations:  
• Hardware  stores  (note  many  offer  home  handyperson  sessions  on  
using  specific  tools  and  products  distributed  by  these  shops  on  
weekends).  

Paper-­‐based  resources:  
• Instructions  supplied  with  tools  for  use  and  maintenance.  

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Feedback on
activities
The responses provided in this section are suggested responses.
Because every workplace is different, your responses may vary
according to your specific workplace procedures, the equipment
available and the nature of the business.

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Activity 1: How do I get a hold of that tool?

Workplace procedures for ordering new tools will vary and may
require justification or a budget may be allowed for such purchases
and approval is given provided budget is not over-spent.

Hiring tools is useful where the tool is expensive and not often
used.

Finding a tool may be as simple as looing in your allocated tool box


or using a paper based or electronic database of tools.

Assistance in identifying required tools could be sought from


experienced colleagues and tradespersons employed within the
organization, hire companies, tool suppliers.

Activity 2: Wrong tool for the task

Generally using the wrong tool for a task results in damage to the
tool or the object being worked on with the tool. The right tool for
the job is an important rule to follow to avoid damaging tools or
equipment.

Activity 3: Personal Protective Equipment

PPE that you are required to wear at all times might include safety
boots, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection. For some
tasks high visibility clothing, hard hat, etc may be required.

Hearing protection is generally not needed when using hand tools


with the exception of hammers and mallets used to shape metal.
Eye protection will be required where particles, dust and metal
shavings are produced. Gloves should be worn for protection
where the materials being used have splinters or are breakable
such as glass. Other PPE used will depend on tasks undertaken
and job role.

Activity 4: An inventory of your skills at using tools

Responses will vary widely depending on tasks performed and job


role. The listed tools will be similar or the same as that for activity
5.

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Activity 5: An inventory of your skills at maintaining tools

Responses will vary widely depending on tasks performed and job


role. The listed tools will be similar or the same as that for activity
4.

Activity 6: RRR – repair, replace and report

Responses will depend on workplace procedures and how tools are


accessed in workplaces. Where tool kits are provided, procedures
will be different to a shared access system for tools. Basis
maintenance such as sharpening tools and replacing consumable
parts such as blades is an essential skill to have when using hand
tools as waiting for someone to do such basic maintenance tasks
may delay the completion of work.

Activity 7: Tool storage

Responses might include:


• tool boxes, shadow boards, tool lockers, dedicated tool store
rooms, etc
• tool registers, lists, etc.
• periodic maintenance schedules for tools and checking of tool
kit contents
• locks on tool boxes during off site use, guidelines in not leaving
tools unattended, etc.

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