Know how to handle a hammer -Safety Moment #4
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Proper use
CCOHS recommends first selecting a hammer that feels comfortable in your hand and is the appropriate size and weight for the task you’ll be performing. Then, choose a hammer that has a striking face diameter of about half an inch larger than the face of the tool being struck (such as a chisel or wedge).
Stay aware of your surroundings and where co-workers are standing. Always look above and behind you before swinging a hammer, and keep your eye on the object you’re hitting.
Other tips include ensuring the hammer’s head is firmly attached to the handle; wearing face protection such as safety glasses, goggles and face shields; and being careful to strike a blow directly with the striking face parallel to the surface being struck. Additionally, avoid making glancing blows and striking objects in an over or under fashion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1494022114690{border-left-width: 4px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #dddddd !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”][xt_news title=”Related Posts” query_type=”related” number=”4″ offset=”1″ excerpt_length=”30″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Don’t do it
Perhaps unsurprisingly, a number of actions should not be taken when wielding a hammer.
According to CCOHS, workers should never:
- Use a hammer with a loose, cracked or splintered handle.
- Use a hammer that has a “mushroomed” or chipped face.
- Use a hammer to strike another hammer or other hard object.
- Use a hammer for any task it was not specifically designed or intended for.
- Grind, weld, redress or reheat-treat a hammerhead.
- Strike any object with the side of a hammer.
- Toss or throw a hammer. When passing a hammer to someone, always hand it to them handle-first.
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