Demolition, Removal, SalvageMedia Platforms Design TeamIn the backbreaking early stages of rubble removal, simple hand tools play a vital role in transporting and removing debris. Acquiring basic hand tools—shovels, axes and hammers—meet immediate demolition needs and then take on a long-term role once construction resumes.1. Round point and square nose shovels, preferably heavy-duty variety with extra long blade socket.2. Pick axe3. Pulaski axe4. Rig builder’s hatchet5. Axe6. Bow saw7. 24-oz. framing hammer8. Sledge hammer9. Digging bars, preferably both pointed and chisel tip varieties; crow bars.10. Leather or synthetic work gloves11. Protective eye wear12. Hard hats13. Dust masks14. Contractor-grade wheel barrows15. Bolt cutters16. Large-diameter heavy-duty weatherproof rope; small-diameter light-duty line17. Rope hoist/pulley, minimum 250-lb. capacity18. Folding knifeShelter ConstructionMedia Platforms Design TeamSimple sheds made of little more than lumber and nails can provide families secure shelter, a measure of sanitation and the stability to endure harsh weather. In the absence of fuel or electricity, fairly sophistication construction can begin with such basic hand tools as saws, braces and squares.Tools1. 8-point crosscut saw2. Carpenter’s pencil3. Carpenter’s square4. Framing hammers and carpenter’s hammers—smaller sizes for various family members, in addition to the 24-ounce tool above.5. 25-foot Metric/English tape rule6. Bit Brace and a set of solid-center auger bits, ¼ inch through 1 inch 7. Utility knife, spare blades8. High-tension hacksaw and selection of spare bladesMaterials1. 1/2 inch exterior-grade plywood, which has the structural stability to help frame out a building’s wall.2. 2 x 4 x 8 lumber by the pallet3. 8-d common nails4. 12-d and 16-d common nails5. blue tarps in various sizes (5 x 7, 10 x 10, 12 x 20)6. 6-mil plastic sheet, roll7. 5-gallon plastic buckets8. Self-stick roll roofingMedium- to Long-term reconstruction toolsMedia Platforms Design TeamAs power and fuel become more widely available, these tools will resupply Haiti’s population of tradesmen or can equip volunteers aiding in relief efforts.1. Rotary hammer and bits2. Hammer drill and bits3. Reciprocating saw and bi-metal blades4. Chainsaw (with necessary tools and spare parts: gas cans, funnel, spare spark plug, bar and chain oil, gasoline, chain with carbide-tipped teeth, chainsaw chaps, chainsaw gloves).5. Gas-engine driven welder/generator and selection of stick electrodes and accessories (welding mask, gloves, welding hammer, C clamps).6. Right angle grinders and spare grinding wheels.7. Portable concrete mixer, bags of ready-to-mix concrete.8. Basic set of concrete and brick/block mason’s tools, rock-working tools: float, trowel, brick/block trowels, plumb bob, brick set, mason’s level, jointer, stone tracer, stone chisel.9. Simple optical level, such as a builder’s level or transit.10. Basic electrician’s tool kit (Haiti uses 110-volt power, the same as North America): side-cutting pliers, diagonal pliers, needle-nose pliers, electrician’s multi-tool wire stripper/screw cutter, solenoid voltage tester, fork meter and spare AA batteries.11. Metric/SAE tap and die set12. Kerosene and kerosene lanterns, waterproof matches13. Charcoal and charcoal grills14. Chlorine bleach for water disinfection, Lifestraws or similar filtration tools, and refillable water bottles15. Anti-bacterial soap, shop towels, and toilet paper.16. Nailgun
