NO. Special hand tools should not be used to avoid the point of operation of a machine. They are not an acceptable substitute for machine guards (casings, doors, or protective enclosures).
- Special hand tools are tools used for carrying a single task. These tools are not used as substitutes for machine guards.
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Machine guards provide protection with physical barriers. These barriers are also known as casings, doors, or protective enclosures.
Thus, it is not acceptable to use special hand tools as substitutes for guards on a machine because the technician wants to avoid contact with the point of operation.
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