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How to Choose Non-Powered Hand Tools

The cost of an injury can be high, especially if the injury prevents you from doing your job. Reduce your risk of injury by using guidelines to select hand tools.

Know your job

Before you select a tool, think about the job you will be doing. Tools are designed for specific
purposes. Using a tool for something other than its intended purpose often damages the tool and
could cause you pain, discomfort, or injury. You reduce your chances of being injured when you
select a tool that fits the job you will be doing

Look at your work space

Now look at your work space. Awkward postures may cause you to use more force. Select a tool
that can be used within the space available. For example, if you work in a cramped area and high
force is required, select a tool that is held with a power grip. A pinch grip will produce much
less power than a power grip. Exerting force with a pinch grip means you will work harder to get
the job done.

Improve your work posture

Awkward postures make more demands on your body. In some cases, the placement of the work
piece will affect your shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, or back posture. Whenever possible, choose a
tool that requires the least continuous force and can be used without awkward postures. The right
tool will help you to minimize pain and fatigue by keeping your neck, shoulders, and back
relaxed and your arms at your sides.