I. Purpose & Scope

To safely and effectively provide instruction on the inspection and proper use of pliers.

II. Definitions

Standard PPE – High Viz Garment, Hard Hat, Z-87.1 Safety Glasses, Gloves, Pants, Work Boots

III. Process

NOTE: Work instruction does not supplement the manual. For specific instructions for the exact model please refer to the owner’s manual. 

A. Potential Hazards

• Pinch Hazards

B. PPE

• Standard PPE

C. Inspection

1. Check for rust, sticking parts, bends or nicks.

D. Use

Preparing Electrical Wires for a Circuit

1. Open the handle of the pliers to open the jaws.
2. Grip the section where you want to cut the wires in the nose of the pliers and bend it firmly at a right angle until it splits.
3. Slip the wire down to the craw of the pliers, between the cutting edges.
4. Using two hands if needed, squeeze the two cutting edges together to cut through the wires.
5. Release the wire, and turning the pliers at a 45 degree angle, slice down the end of the wires to strip them completely of sheathing.
6. Use the pliers to wind the bare wires together onto another set, prepared the same way to form a closed circuit.
7. Use the gripper nose of the pliers again to crimp the wires tightly together.

To Pull and Extract Nails and Screws

1. Grip the head of a nail or screw
2. Pull away and extract it out of the material

E. Maintenance

No maintenance required for this tool