Where should tools not be left according to safety guidelines?

Tools should not be left on poles primarily because doing so poses a significant safety risk. Leaving tools on poles can result in them falling, which could lead to injury for workers below. Furthermore, it creates clutter and increases the potential for accidents in work areas. Safety guidelines emphasize the importance of keeping tools securely stowed and organized in designated locations to prevent hazards and maintain a safe work environment.

While tools may be left on the ground, in toolboxes, or in a workshop, each of these locations can have their own guidelines, but the one regarding tools on poles is particularly focused on preventing falling objects and ensuring that work areas are free of hazard-related clutter. This approach supports overall workplace safety by minimizing risks associated with improper tool storage.