Portable power tools present more hazards than hand tools due to their higher speeds. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety glasses, face shields, gloves, safety footwear, earplugs and respirators should be worn depending on the tool. It is important to keep guards in place and hands away from moving parts to prevent injury. Power tools can cut or cause electric shocks, so wearing appropriate PPE and clothing is necessary for safe operation.

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 u nique
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 characteristicsshouldyourworkingbootshave?_______________________________________________
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 meansin Spanish? _______________________________________________________
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? ________________________________________________________________
SERVICIONACIONALDEAPRENDIZAJESENA
Línea técnica y tecnológica del programa: producción y transformación
Red Tecnológica: Tecnologías de mantenimiento predictivo, preventivo y correctivo
Red de conocimiento en mantenimiento industrial
Curso presencialde inglés técnicopara aprendices del área de mantenimiento
Name:CristianAvendaño
Date: 14 octubre de 2015
Group’s Code:
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2. HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS PORTATILES
EQUIPO DE PROTECCION PERSONAL:
1. LAS HERRAMIENTASELECTICAS PRESENTASMASRIESGOS Q LAS HERRAMIENTASMANUALES DEVIDOA LA
VELOCIDADA LA Q ELLAS OPERAN.HAYDISTINTASDIFERENCIASENTREEL EQUIPODE PROTECCION PERSONAL
SUGUERIDO PARA EL USO CON HERRAMIENTASMANUALES Y EL EQUIPO DE PROTECCION PERSONAL
RECOMENDADOPARA EL USO SEGURO DE LAS HERRAMIENTASELECTRICAS.
2. LA PROTECCION VISUALTALES COMO GAFASDE SEGURIDAD LAS MONO GAFASES ESPECIALMENTE
IMPORTANTECUANDO SE USAN LAS HERRAMIENTASELECTRICAS.LA VELOCIDADEN Q LOS TALADROSLAS
CIERRASLAS PULIDORASLIJADORASY ROTADORESPUEDEN EXPULZAR PARTICULASPEQUEÑASMAS RAPIDASY
MAS LEJOS Q LAS HERRAMIENTASMANUALES.OTROSTRABAJANDOALREDEDORDEL AREA DONDE LAS
HERRAMIENTASELECTRICAS SON USADAS,DEBERIAN TENERTAMBIEN PROTECCION VISUALSIERTAS
HERRAMIENTASELECTRICAS PUEDEN REQUERIR DE UN USO DE CARETA ADICIONALMENTEA LASGAFASDE
SEGURIDAD.POREJEMPLO , ES RECOMENDADA MIENTRASSE ESTE USANDOUNA PULIDORA ,DEBIDO A LA
CANTIDADDE PARTICULASMETALICASCALIENTES GENERAS.
3. LOS GUANTES DE CUERO Y ALGODON PROMEDIOPUEDEN PROTEGUER SUS MANOS DE RASGUÑOSY
CORTADURASMENORES MIENTRAS SE TRABAJA CON VARIOSMATERIALES.LOSGUANTESRESISTENTES A LAS
CORTADURASNO ESTAN DISEÑADOSPARA,OCAPASESDEPROBEERPROTECCION CONTREA UNA BROCA O
CUCHILLA EN MOVIMIENTO.LA MEJOR MANERA DE PREVENIRLESIONESDE PARTES EN MOVIMIENTOES
MANTENER SUS MANOSEN LAS MANIJASDE LAS HERRAMIENTASY MANTENER TODAS LASPROTECCIONESEN
SU LUGAR.LOS GUANTES MINIMIZAN LA VIBRACION CREADA PORLOS TALADROSINDUSTRIALES.
4. EL CALZADODE SEGURIDAD ES RECOMENDADO CUANDOSE USAN HERRAMIENTASELECTRICAS.LAS
HERRAMIENTASELECTRICAS SO PESADASY PUEDEN CORTARLO.LOSZAPATOSDESEGURIDAD CON SUELA
AISLANTE,ANTIDESLIZANTEY PUNTA DE ACEROLO PROTEGUE CONTRA OBJETOSQ CAEN Y CONTRA DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS MAL DIRIGUIDAS.
5. LOS NIVELESDE SONIDOMASALTOS GENERADOSPOR ALGUNASHERRAMIENTASELECTRICAS, ESPECIALMENTE
SI SE USAN EN PERIODOSDE TIEMPO ESTENDIDOS,PUEDEN REQUERIR EL USO DE TAPA OIDOSDE INSERSION O
DE COPA.INCLUSOELUSO DE UN RESPIRADORDE FILTRO PUEDE SER NECESARIOEN OPERACIONESDECORTE Y
LIJADO.CADA SITUCION DEBE SER ANALIZADA PARA DETERMINAREL TIPODE EQUIPO DE EPP Q SE REQUIERE
PARA EL USO SEGURO DE CADA TIPODE HERRAMIENTA ELECTRICA.
6. JUNTO CON EPP,BESTUARIOADECUADOES TAMBIEN IMPORTANTEMIENTRAS SE USAN LASHERRAMIENTAS
ELECTRICAS.RECOJERO CUBRIR EL CABELLOLARGO,Y BESTIR ROPA HOLGADA Y RETIRARSE TADASLAS JOYAS
EVITARATRAPADOSPORHOJASEN MOVIMIENTO.