reading cmprehension

1. Readthe textandthenanswerthe questionsbelow PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
Personal Protective Equipment
1. Power tools present more hazards than hand tools due to the speed at which they operate. There are distinct differences
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 grinde r,
due to the amount of hot metal particles generated.
3. Standard cotton or leather work gloves can protect your hands from minor scrapes and cuts while working with various
materials.Cut-resistantgloves 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 bysome power tools,especiallyifused over extended periods of time, may require the use
of earplugs or earmuffs. Even the use of a dustrespirator maybe 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 of the dangers they present if
not operated properly. The following safety rules 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? :_____________________________________________________________________________
b. What is the main difference between power tools and hand tools (paragraph 1)?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. What are “safety glasses or goggles” examples of? __________________________________________________________
d. What isthe biggestproblemwhenoperatingapowertool?Paragraph2________________________________
e. Is a face shieldapowertool?What isit? __________________________________________________________
f. Why isit advisable toweara “a face shield”_______________________________________________________________
g. Accordingto paragraph3. Is itpossible toprotectyourhandsfrom grinderswithgloves?___________________
h. Why? ______________________________________________________________________________________
i. How can youprotect yourhand from injures?_____________________________________________________
j. What do anti-vibrationglovesdo?_______________________________________________________________
k. Why can powertoolscut you?__________________________________________________________________
l. How can youpreventfootinjuries?______________________________________________________________
m. What characteristicsshouldyourworkingboots have?_______________________________________________
n. Why shouldtoolsoperators wearearplugs inthe workingarea?_______________________________________
o. What doesa “dustrespirator” help workers for? _____________________________________________________________
p. Besides PPE whatelse can you do to avoid accidents? ________________________________________________________
q. What does“attire meansinSpanish? _______________________________________________________
r. What isthe principal advantage of usingPowerTools(paragraph 8 )? ____________________________________
s. What isa goodtranslationfor“cordless battery-operated tools” ?_______________________________________________
t. What is the besttitle for this text in Spanish? ________________________________________________________________
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Red Tecnológica: Tecnologías de mantenimiento predictivo, preventivo y correctivo
Red de conocimiento en mantenimiento industrial
Curso presencialde inglés técnicopara aprendices del área de mantenimiento
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Date: _________________________
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