1. Begin by purchasing reliable hand tools. Insist on
always using reliable hand tools. Instruct all workers
to replace a failed hand tool quickly.
2. Establish routines for regular inspection of hand
tools. Some tools can be inspected by workers
themselves,while others should be inspected by
qualified personnel.
3. Provide a spare hand tool, or spare parts, on site.
4. If possible, provide substitute modules that can be
used for replacing broken tool parts. Such
substitute modules are easy to handle and permit
quick repair by unskilled workers.All that is needed
in the case of tool trouble is to take out the broken
module and install a fresh one. Repair can be done
later by the supplier or by skilled workers