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6120 Appendix
T2 Storage,
Inspection, Maintenance, and Disposal of Portable Hand
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Jefferson Lab requires that owners of portable hand tools store, inspect, maintain, and dispose of their equipment and any attachments in a responsible manner. Unauthorized use of portable hand tools is not permitted at Jefferson Lab. Owners and their supervisors are responsible for monitoring the use of this equipment.
The process steps for this procedure
are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual Chapter 6120
Portable Hand Tool Safety.
NOTE: Management authority may be delegated to a task qualified Jefferson Lab employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
3.1
Portable Hand Tool
Owner and/or Operator
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Inspect every tool prior to use to ensure it is in good working
condition.
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Dispose of any worn or broken tool according to department
procedures.
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Clean and store tools properly.
3.2
Supervisor/Technical
Representative (TR) Sponsor/
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Ensure tools are stored, used, and disposed of according to
procedures.
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Ensure appropriate tool procedures are provided.
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Ensure adequate storage containers are provided.
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Determine whether a damaged tool is to be repaired, replaced, or
disposed of.
Unless otherwise noted process steps are performed by authorized Portable Hand Tool Owners and/or Operators.
When not in use, tools are stored in a designated area. Each area
and/or department is responsible for determining proper storage procedures for
their tools; however, Jefferson Lab requires all portable hand tools be stored
in a secure work area, or a common tool box/crib when not in use.
Step 1:
Operator examines each tool prior to use, minimally in accordance
with manufacturer’s recommendations.
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If tool(s) is in good repair continue with work.
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If damage is found continue to Step 2.
Step 2:
Remove worn or damaged item(s) from service.
Step 3:
Identify the problem and notify your supervisor.
Step 4:
The supervisor determines whether the item is to be repaired, replaced,
and/or how to properly dispose of it.
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Examples of damaged/worn tools that should be removed from
service:
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Minimally tools are maintained in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
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Only compatible parts are to be used
(e.g., bits, blades, handles)
4.4.1
Portable hand tools
Disposal at the determination of the
owner’s supervisor and in accordance with area procedures. Minimally these
include:
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Permanently disabling power source.
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Removal and/or containment of sharp or
pointed edges.
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Contact Environmental
Management if the tool contains, or has, a reservoir of liquid (e.g., oil,
gasoline).
Contact Facilities Management (x7400)
for assistance as necessary.
4.4.2
Batteries
Place spent
batteries in designated containers.
Oversized batteries can be disposed of by contacting Environmental
Management.
5.0
Revision Summary
Revision 1.3 – 09/23/21
– Periodic Review; updated header and footer, updated SOTR to TR, changed Environmental
Management references to be consistence in section 4.4, minor edits only, no
approval needed
Revision 1.2 – 10/23/18
– Periodic Review; clarified battery disposal
Revision 1.1 – 11/16/15
– Periodic Review; minor clarifications; review cycle adjusted to reflect high-risk
category.
Revision 1.0 – 07/19/10 – Updated to reflect current laboratory operations
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ISSUING
AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL
DATE |
REVIEW DATE |
REV. |
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ES&H Division |
10/23/18 |
09/23/24 |
1.3 |
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