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Why is it important to use the lightest weight tool possible?
Why is it important to use the lightest weight tool possible?
To avoid injury
What should be done if mechanical support cannot be provided for a heavy tool?
What should be done if mechanical support cannot be provided for a heavy tool?
The workstation should be designed so the tool can be put down or rested in a holster when not in use.
How should the center of gravity of a tool be in relation to the body?
How should the center of gravity of a tool be in relation to the body?
Close to the body, close to the handles, and in line with the center of the hand holding the tool.
What is the importance of torque control when using a tool?
What is the importance of torque control when using a tool?
Why should excessively heavy tools be equipped with mechanical support?
Why should excessively heavy tools be equipped with mechanical support?
What should be done if the tool's center of gravity is not close to the body and handles?
What should be done if the tool's center of gravity is not close to the body and handles?
How should one tilt the work surface instead of the wrist?
How should one tilt the work surface instead of the wrist?
What should be done when standing for long periods of time?
What should be done when standing for long periods of time?
Why is it important to sit up straight in a chair?
Why is it important to sit up straight in a chair?
What is the significance of adjusting the chair back?
What is the significance of adjusting the chair back?
Why should one adjust the seat height to allow thighs to be parallel to the floor?
Why should one adjust the seat height to allow thighs to be parallel to the floor?
Why is it important to treat every wire in the electrical system as live wire?
Why is it important to treat every wire in the electrical system as live wire?
What is the recommended diameter range for tool handles?
What is the recommended diameter range for tool handles?
Why should tool handles avoid form-fitting designs with finger grooves?
Why should tool handles avoid form-fitting designs with finger grooves?
What is the open span recommended for two-handled manual tools like pliers?
What is the open span recommended for two-handled manual tools like pliers?
How can spring-loaded handles benefit users of manual cutting and gripping tools?
How can spring-loaded handles benefit users of manual cutting and gripping tools?
When using pistol-shaped tools, on which surfaces should they be used?
When using pistol-shaped tools, on which surfaces should they be used?
What is the recommended posture to avoid when working?
What is the recommended posture to avoid when working?
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