Tool Maintenance

Commonly used hand tools should be in easy to reach location.

Workshop staff develops a sense of liability when tools are properly stored.

There is no standard to be met when performing maintenance.

Keep hand tools clean and free from ferrous or other contaminants.

Do not use hand tools in direct contact with acetylene.

Electrical power hand tools should be free from oil and grease.

Put small parts in a side table.

When not using a hand tool and only sharpening, goggles and facemask is optional.

Regular tool maintenance reduce the cost or expense.

Obvious looking tool does not need to be labeled.

All pliers and screwdrivers will progressively develop some damage even through normal use.

Without the need to look for tools, productivity is increase.

Do not place screwdrivers in hot or dry places.

Tools that are in good condition are hard to locate.

Obtaining a copy of the recommended maintenance schedule by the manufacturer is not necessary to maintaining a tool.

Writing down of record whenever a maintenance is performed is required.