How should tools be maintained to ensure safety?

Maintaining tools is crucial for ensuring safety and efficiency in their use. Regularly cleaning, sharpening, and checking tools for wear helps to prevent accidents and injuries. Ensuring tools are clean minimizes the risk of contamination and allows for better functionality. When tools are sharpened, they perform more effectively, requiring less force and reducing the chance of slippage or misuse that can lead to injury. Additionally, routinely checking for signs of wear enables the identification of any potential issues before they become hazardous. This proactive approach to tool maintenance is essential in maintaining a safe working environment and prolonging the life of the tools.