Tools may be used in a variety of programs, especially food/agriculture, shelter construction, well/latrine construction and rubble/debris clearing. Tool packages are often designed to be shared among groupings of families and kits should be designed with the specific needs of the recipients in mind. The following list is exemplary; sector and local experts should be consulted in determining what items are needed for the specific work to be done.
It is important to consider worker safety and provide adequate protective gear as appropriate.
Most tools and cleaning kits will be sourced locally. Samples of tools should be checked for quality against local standards.
Procurement location: Procure locally if available. Check quality against local standards.
Shipping details: Tool kits are often bulky and can be difficult to assemble and package without proper packing materials. Sharp edges or points can create problems. Shipping details should be discussed with supplier.
A typical shelter repair tool kit, with fixings (nails and wire) will weigh 10-15kg and cost 30 USD.
Example Tool Kits by Application:
| Agricultural Recovery | ||
| Hammer | Wooden, glass-fiber, or steel handle; weight 1 -1.5 lb. | |
| Boots | Rubber boots | |
| Hoe | Steel blade, wooden handle | |
| Rake | Tines made of rigid metals, usually steel; handle made of fiberglass, aluminum or wood. | |
| Crowbar | Long metal bar | |
| Mallet | Double faced head; handle made of wood. | |
| Shelter Construction | ||
| Saw | For timber, 400mm blade | |
| Claw Hammer | Hardened steel head, wooden or plastic handle, 700-800 grams | |
| Dig Bar | Chisel and point, 3cm dia. x 1.5 m | |
| Measuring Tape | Steel, 5m or longer | |
| Tie Wire | Galvanized steel, 1.5-3 mm dia. | |
| Well/Latrine | ||
| Shovel | Pressed carbon steel, hardwood handle, long handle | |
| Claw hammer | Hardened steel head, wooden or plastic handle, 700-800 grams | |
| Saw | For timber, 400mm blade | |
| Trowel | Masonry, 200mm blade, specify square or pointed blade | |
| Wheel Barrow | Heavy duty, 90-150 L, 120kg capacity | |
| Bucket | Galvanized steel, with handle, 10-16 L | |
| Debris Clearing | ||
| Pick Axe | Forged iron head, wood handle, specify head weight | |
| Sledge Hammer | Hardened steel, wood handle,One handed – 1200-2000 g, 250mm; Two-handed – 4800 g, 900mm | |
| Dust Pan | Metal | |
| Broom | Specify if push broom | |
| Gloves | Durable, heavy leather | |
| Helmets | Minimum 150g per pair, M or L size | |
| Dust Masks | Adjustable elastic straps | |
| Boots | Specify rubber or other, specify size | |
| Cleaning (Post flood, etc.) | ||
| Large bottles of Bleach | ||
| Cloth wipers | Cotton or mixed cotton/synthetic fibers, high absorbancy, ~50 cm x 50 cm | |
| Mops | Natural cotton or mixed cotton, synthetic fibers, 450g minimum weight, wood handle | |
| Brooms | Specify if push broom | |
| Dustpan | Metal | |
| Hand brush | Stiff, durable bristles, wood or plastic block, ~25 x 5 cm, 3 cm bristles | |
| Rubber gloves | First grade 100% natural rubber, non toxic, M or L size, 60-100g per pair | |
| Buckets | Galvanized steel, with handle, 10-16 L | |
| Toilet brush | Plastic, long handle | |
| Drum | 50 gallon, | |