Use should include always reading the manufacturer guidelines for the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
ASE 2: Foundational Tasks: Shop and Personal Safety
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why should manufacturer procedures always be read for the proper use of the tool?
- Why should tools be inspected for serviceability? How can one determine whether the tool is safe to use? What makes a tool unsafe to use?
- How important is the use of common sense when handling tools?