Title: Demonstrate the safe use of standard and metric hand tools.
Course: Agricultural Power Systems, Advanced (18402-II) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics Lab

Demonstration should include

- following all safety precautions, procedures, guidelines, and manufacturer specifications
- using required PPE
- using hand tools (including specialty tools, fasteners, and measuring tools) used in agricultural mechanics
- explaining the use, hazards, precautions, and maintenance associated with each tool.

Hand tools may include, but are not limited to,

- end wrenches
- socket set components
- wrenches
- screwdrivers
- pliers
- hammers
- punches and chisels.

Teacher Resource: Equipment for CTE Programs, Virginia Department of Education (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/equipment/index.shtml)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to use the proper hand tool for each job? Why might you choose to use one tool over another?
- When a wrench is used, why should it always be pulled toward the body?
- Why is it necessary to keep hand tools clean and free of grease?