Tray 5-E. Handtool Analysis Checklist
"No" responses indicate potential problem areas which should
receive further investigation.
|
| 1. Are tools selected to limit or minimize |
| exposure to excessive vibration? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| use of excessive force? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| bending or twisting the wrist? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| finger pinch grip? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| problems associated with trigger
finger? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 2. Are tools powered where necessary and feasible? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 3. Are tools evenly balanced? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 4. Are heavy tools suspended or counterbalanced in ways to facilitate
use? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 5. Does the tool allow adequate visibility of the work? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 6. Does the tool grip/handle prevent slipping during use? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 7. Are tools equipped with handles of textured, non-conductive material? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 8. Are different handle sizes available to fit a wide range of hand
sizes? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 9. Is the tool handle designed not to dig into the palm of the hand? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 10. Can the tool be used safely with gloves? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 11. Can the tool be used by either hand? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 12. Is there a preventive maintenance program to keep tools operating
as designed? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| 13. Have employees been trained |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| in the proper use of tools? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| when and how to report problems
with tools? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
| in proper tool maintenance? |
[ ]yes |
[ ]no |
