Screwdrivers Are Big Drivers of Injuries

Conducted by: Chiu Hock Ann Eddie

What’s at Stake:

Screwdrivers

Slippage

Hand or eye

injuries

Flying particles

Electrical shock

Host ofHazards

Possible injury

A worker was using

a defective screwdrive

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The handle was cracked down one

side

The handle pinched

and broke his skin

His wound became infected

The worker had to take a week off of work…

and pay significant

medical bills.

What Can Go Wrong

Always wear safety eyewear

Keep screwdrivers clean

Choose the right screwdriver for the job

Make sure the screwdriver is in good shape before

using it

Don’t use a screwdriver with a rounded or

damaged tip

Do not use pliers or a wrench on a screwdriver

(no matter how much you need more torque)

How to Protect Yourself

Prepare yourself…

Store screwdrivers where they will not be damaged

Use a vise to hold your work whenever possible

Use a drill to make a pilot hole

Don’t carry screwdrivers in your pockets

Never use a screwdriver for anything other than

screwdriving

How to Protect Yourself

Misuse of a screwdrive

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Painful injury

Use the right screwdriver, and use it carefully

Final Word

End of Presentation