Know How to Handle a Hammer

Know how to handle a hammer
November 27, 2016

According to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety, hammers are “widely used and often abused.” So, what can workers do to avoid injuries?

Proper use:
CCOHS recommends first selecting a hammer that feels comfortable in your hand and is the appropriate size and weight for the task you’ll be performing. Then, choose a hammer that has a striking face diameter of about half an inch larger than the face of the tool being struck (such as a chisel or wedge). Click here to read more.

Thanks for the share, NSC!

Heidi

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