A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools指南选择非动力手工具.pptVIP

Pick a tool that is coated with soft material. Adding a sleeve to the tool handle pads the surface but also increases the diameter of the handle. Select the tool D. Pick a tool that allows you to work with a straight wrist. Straight tool? Or bent tool? Select the tool D. Pick a tool that allows you to work with a straight wrist. Straight tool? Or bent tool? Select the tool D. Pick a tool that can be used with your dominant hand or one that can be used with either hand. Select the tool D. For HIGH FORCE tasks: The handle length should be longer than the widest part of your hand. Make sure the end of the handle doesn’t press into your palm. Select the tool D. Bad Good Pick a tool with handles that have a non-slip surface for a better grip. Adding a sleeve can improve the surface texture of the handle. Make sure the sleeve fits snugly during use. Select the tool D. The Checklist You can use a checklist to compare similar tools. /DOSH/dosh_publications/handtools7.html The more “Yes” answers the tool has, the better the tool. Be aware of these signs and symptoms: Tingling Swelling in the joints Decreased ability to move Decreased grip strength Pain from movement, pressure or exposure to cold or vibration Continual muscle fatigue Sore muscles Numbness Change in the skin color of your hands and fingertips A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools Ergonomics Design Guidelines to prevent WMSDs Credits The technical contents of this slide show come from: “Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools” Cal/OSHA and DHHS (NIOSH) Publication 2004-164. /niosh/docs/2004-164/default.html Purpose: To help you find non-powered hand tools that are less likely to cause injury. These tools require less force, less repeated movement and less awkward positioning of the body. Non-powered hand tools are widely used in many industries including: construction, manufacturing and agriculture. Problem? Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can be related to