Tools may be used at shop or on-site. Some general safety rules for the use of common hand tools include:

• Be sure that guards are in place and operative on all power tools.
• Be sure all electrical tools are grounded before using them.
• Ask how to use a piece of equipment or a tool if you don’t know how.
• Use the machine or tool designed for the job.
• Do not force the tool.
• Shut off gasoline-powered equipment before refuelling.
• Use safety cans for gasoline.
• Always turn off a machine when repairing or cleaning.
• Turn in defective tools and equipment for repair.

It is a good idea to mark all your tools for identification and after every day’s work, collect all your own tools and put them away.