Note 1 to entry: Hand tools may be insulated hand tools, insulating hand tools or hybrid hand tools.

Note 2 to entry: Hand tools are normally tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches or knives.

Note 3 to entry: Hand tools are designed to provide protection to the worker against electric shock.

Note 4 to entry: This entry was numbered 651-01-27 in IEC 60050-651:1999. It has been modified to ensure greater clarification.