Learn essential hand tool safety tips, hazards to avoid, and proper handling techniques. This Toolbox Talk covers inspections, storage, PPE, and safe-use practices to help prevent injuries in the workplace. Introduction Hand tools are some of the most commonly used items in any workplace — from construction sites and workshops to factories and maintenance departments. Because these tools look simple, many workers underestimate the risks. But injuries from hand tools are one of the most frequent and most preventable incidents on site. This Tuesday Toolbox Talk breaks down practical, easy-to-apply hand tool safety practices to help workers stay safe, productive, and confident on the job.  Why Hand Tool Safety Matters Hand tools may not use electricity or heavy machinery, but they still cause: Cuts and lacerations Eye injuries Puncture wounds Hand and finger injuries Strains and sprains Slips from dull or damaged tools Most of these incidents happen because the tool was wrong, ...