1. Readthe textandthenanswerthe questionsbelow PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
Personal Protective Equipment
1. Power tools presentmorehazards thanhand tools due to the speed atwhich theyoperate.There are distinctdifferences between
the PPE suggested for use with hand tools and the PPE recommended for safe power tool use.
2. Eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles, is especially important when using power tools. The speed in which drills,
saws, grinders, sanders and routers operate can propel small particles much faster and farther than do hand tools. Others
working around the area where power tools are used should also wear protective eyewear. Certain power tools may require
using a face shield,in addition to safety glasses or goggles.For example,a face shield is recommended while using a grinder,
due to the amount of hot metal particles generated.
3. Standard cotton or leather work gloves can protectyour hands from minor scrapes and cuts while working with various materials.
Cut-resistant gloves are not designed for, or capable of providing protection against a moving blade or bit. The best way to
prevent injury from moving parts is to keep your hands on the tools'handles and keep all guards in place.Anti -vibration gloves
minimize the vibration created by hammerdrills and rotary hammerdrills.
4. Safety footwear is recommended when using power tools.Power tools are heavy and can cut you. Safety shoes with a nonslip,
insulated sole and a steel toe protect against dropped objects and misdirected electricity.
5. The higher sound levels generated by some power tools,especiallyif used over extended periods of time,may require the use
of earplugs or earmuffs. Even the use of a dustrespirator may be necessaryin sanding and cutting operations.Each situation
must be analyzed to determine the type of PPE that is required for the safe use of each type of power tool.
6. Along with PPE, proper attire is also importantwhile using power tools.Tie back or cover long hair, wear loose fitting clothes
and remove all jewelry to avoid being caught in moving blades.
7. Proper Work Practices
8. Portable power tools are designed for a wide variety of uses. Circular saws, jig saws, drills,hammer drills, sanders, grinders, routers
and numerous other power tools save us time and effort on the job. The growing popularity of cordless battery-operated tools is
putting power tools to use in more places than ever before, heightening the need for awareness ofthe dangers they presentif
not operated properly.The following safetyrules are common to all power tools.In addition,each type of tool has its own unique
hazards, which must be taken into account.
Questions
a. What does PPE stand for? :_personal al protective equipement __ worker
b. What is the main difference between power tools and hand tools (paragraph 1)?
power tools presentmore hazards ____ Power tools presentmore hazards than hand tools due to the speed at which they
operate.
c. What are “safety glasses or goggles” examples of?____ are elements ofeye protection such as goggles to polish metals
d. What isthe biggestproblemwhenoperatingapowertool?Paragraph2___sanders and routersoperate can
propel small particlesmuchfasterandfartherthando handtools.Othersworkingaroundthe areawhere power
toolsare usedshouldalsowearprotective eyewear.
e. Is a face shieldapowertool?What isit? _ __we mustprotect the face for usingpowertools.
f. Why isit advisable toweara “a face shield”_____ for protection of the metal face reciduos.
g. Accordingto paragraph3. Is itpossible toprotectyourhandsfrom grinderswithgloves?__Itisnot possible to
protecthandsfrom grinders.
h. Why? ___ are high-speedtools .
i. How can youprotect yourhand from injures?___ holdinghandsinsafe placeslike the handsof the tool .
j. What do anti-vibrationglovesdo?___ protecthandsfrom hazards.
k. Why can powertoolscut you? ___ rotor toolsare designedtocuthard materials.
l. How can youpreventfootinjuries?___ usingappropriate safetyboots.
m. What characteristicsshouldyourworkingbootshave?___ whichare dielectricwithsteel toe.
n. Why shouldtoolsoperators wearearplugsinthe workingarea?___ forbiterdeletionsinthe ears .
o. What doesa “dustrespirator” help workers for? ____ protect the masks to avoid breathing dust .
p. Besides PPE whatelse can you do to avoid accidents? ___ teach courses industrial safetyto operators .
q. What does“attire meansinSpanish?___it meantrage de proteccion.
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2. r. What isthe principal advantage of usingPowerTools(paragraph 8 )? ___ save ustime and effortonthe job.
s. What isa goodtranslationfor“cordless battery-operated tools” ?_ The growing popularityof cordless battery-operated tools
is putting power tools to use in more places than ever before, heightening the need for awareness ofthe dangers they present
if not operated properly.
t. What is the besttitle for this text in Spanish? __ protection and safety for operators with power tools.
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