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Item Details
A Buyers Guide - Manual Hand Tools
ILC Reference NO 64:20:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Manual hand tools should be ergonomically designed to reduce
musculo-skeletal stresses and strains and enable an efficient use of the user's limbs.
Price Guide
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More Details
Features to consider when buying manual hand tools:
. Size of grip - Allowance should be made for a power (whole hand) grip in preference to a pinch grip (1-2 fingers and thumb) a large gripping surface exerts low even pressure across the hand. Thumb and index finger should slightly overlap around a closed grip for maximum strength.
. The tool design should enable the wrist to be held in a natural (or neutral position) and reduce the risk of hands getting caught in tight spots.
. An insulated grip protects hands from heat or cold.
. Vibration dampening tool grip reduces vibration to muscles.
. There should be no sharp edges on grip surface and a soft covering on the edges and pressure points.
. Grip should be slip resistant.
. Tolerate oil and grease
. For tools that open and close, a spring which returns the handle to an open position.
. Tools should be designed for use with both hands if required. Two handed tools distribute exertion and provide better control.
. Tools should fit both left and right handed users or alternatively, right
and left handed should be available.
. A tool should have optimal weight for its purpose and be well balanced.
. If required, tools should be adjustable for use in different positions and be easy to adjust without changing grip.
. Tools should be available in different sizes suitable for different tasks.
. Consider using fixtures or jigs (instead of hands) to hold work materials.
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