1. Power tools present greater hazards than hand tools due to their higher operating speeds. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety glasses is especially important for power tool use. 2. Eye protection is crucial for power tools, as they can propel particles faster than hand tools. A face shield is recommended for tools like grinders due to hot metal particles. 3. While gloves protect hands from minor cuts, cut-resistant gloves do not prevent injuries from moving blades. Hands should remain on tool handles and all guards should stay in place. Anti-vibration gloves minimize vibration from hammer drills.

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? :_____________________________________________________________________________
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 de conocimiento en mantenimiento industrial
Curso presencialde inglés técnicopara aprendices del área de mantenimiento
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Date: _________________________
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2. HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS PORTATILES
EQUIPOS DE PROTECCION
PERSONAL
1. LAS HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS PRESENTAN MAS RIESGOS QUE LAS HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES DEBIDO A LA
VELOCIDAD QUE ELLAS OPERAN HAY DISTINTINTAS DIFERENCIAS ENTRE EL EQUIPO DE PROTECCION PERSONAL
SIGUIENDO PARA EL USO CN HERRAMIENTASMANUALES. Y EL EQUIPO DE PROTECCION PERSONALRECMENDADOPARA
EL USO SEGURO DE LAS HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS.
2.LA PROTECCIÓN VISUAL TALES COMO : GAFAS DE SEGURIDAD Y MONOGAFAS ; ES ESPECIALMENTE IMPORTANTE
CUANDO SE USAN HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS, LA VELOCIDADEN QUE LOS TALADROS , LAS SIERRAS , LAS PULIDORAS,
LIJADORASYROTADORES PUEDEN EXPULZARPARTICULASPEQUEÑASMASRÁPIDOYMASLEJOSQUELASHERRAMINETAS
MANUALES.
OTROSTRABAJANDOALREDEDOR DEL AREA DONDE LASHERRAMIENTASELECTRICASSON USADAS. DEBERIAN TAMBIEN
USAR PROTECCIÓN VISUAL CIERTAS HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS PUEDEN REGIR EL USO DE UNA CARETA.
ADICIONALMENTE A LAS GAFAS DE SEGURIAD POR EJEMPLO, UNA CARETA ES RECOMENDADA MIENTRAS SE ESTE
UTILIZANDO UNA PULIDORA DEBIDO A LA CANTIDAD DE PARTICULAS CALIENTES GENERADAS.
3. LOS GUANTES DEL TRABAJO DE CUERO O ALGODON PROMEDIO PUEDEN PROTEJER SUS MANOS DE RASGUÑOS Y
CORTADURAS MENORES. MIENTRAS SE TRABAJA CON VARIOS MATERIALES, LOS GUANTES RESISTENTES A LAS
CORTADURAS NO ESTAN DISEÑADOS O CAPACES DE PROMOVER PROTECCIÓN CONTRA UNA BROCA O CUCHILLA EN
MOVIMIENTO.LA MEJO MANERA DE PREVENIRLECCIONESDEPARTESEN MOVIMIENTOES MNTENERSUS MANOSSOBRE
LAS MANIJAS DE LAS HERRAMIENTAS Y MANTENER TODAS LAS PROTECCIONES, LOS GUANTES REDUCEN MINIMO LA
VIBRACION CREADA PORTALADROSDEPERCUCION DE BROCA ,MARTILLO O TALADROSINDUSTRIALESANTEDESLIZANTE
MINIMIZAN LA VIBRACION.
4. EL CALZADO DE SEGURIAD DES RECOMENDADO CUAND SE USAN HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS. LAS HERRAMIENTAS
ELECTRICASSON PESADASYPUEDEN CORTARLOSLOSZAPATOSDESEGURIDADCON SUELA AHISLANTEYANTIDESLIZANTE
Y PUNTA DE ACERO PROTEJEN CONRA OBJETOS CAIDOS Y DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS MAL DIRIGIDAS.
5. LOS NIVELES DE SONIDO MAS ALTOS POR ALGUNAS HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS ESPECIALMENTE SI SE USAN POR
PERIODODE TIEMPOS.EXTENDIDOSPUEDEN REGIR EL USO DE TAPA OIDOS DE INSERCION ODE COPA O INCLUSODE UN
RESPIRADOR DE FILTRO PUEDE SER NECESARIO EN CORTE O LIJADO , CADA SITUACION DEBE SER ANALISADA PARA
DETENER EL TIEMPO DE EQUIPO DE PROTECCION PERSONAL QUE ES REQUERIDA PARA EL USO DE SEGURIDAD DE TIPO
DE HERRAMIENTA ELECTRICA.
6. JUNTOPPE ,CON ROPA ADECUADA ESTA BIEN MIENTRASSE USAN LA HERRAMIENTASELECTRICASRECOGER OCUBRIR
EL CABELLO LARGO , VESTIR ROPA OLGADA Y RETIRAR LAS JOYAS. PARA EVITAR SER ATRAPADOS POR HOJAS EN
MOVIMIENTO O CUCHILLAS.