This document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) recommendations for safe power tool use. It notes that power tools present more hazards than hand tools due to their higher speeds. Eye protection like safety glasses is essential, and certain tools may require a face shield as well to protect from hot metal particles. Gloves can protect hands from minor cuts but not moving blades, so operators should keep hands on tool handles. Safety footwear with steel toes is advised, and ear protection may be needed for high noise levels. Proper clothing like tied back hair is also important for safety.

1. 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 grinder, 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-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, especially if used over extended
periods of time, may require the use of earplugs or earmuffs. Even the use of a dust respirator
may be necessary in 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 important while 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?
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b. What is the main difference between power tools and hand tools (paragraph 1)?
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c. What are “safety glasses or goggles” examples of?
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d. What is the biggest problem when operating a power tool? Paragraph
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e. Is a face shield a power tool? What is it?
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f. Why is it advisable to wear a “a face
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g. According to paragraph 3. Is it possible to protect your hands from grinders with gloves?
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2. h. Why?
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i. How can you protect your hand from injures?
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j. What do anti-vibration gloves do?
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k. Why can power tools cut you?
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l. How can you prevent foot injuries?
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m. What characteristics should your working boots have?
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n. Why should tools operators wear earplugs in the working area?
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o. What does a “dust respirator” help workers for?
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p. Besides PPE what else can you do to avoid accidents?
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q. What does “attire means in Spanish?
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r. What is the principal advantage of using Power Tools (paragraph 8 )?
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s. What is a good translation for “cordless battery-operated tools”
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t. What is the best title for this text in Spanish?
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HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS PORTATILES
EQUIPOS DE PROTECION PERSONAL
1- LAS HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS PRESENTAN MAS RIESGOS QUE LAS
HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES DEVIDO A LA VELOCIDAD QUE ELLAS OPERAN HAY
DISTINTAS DIFERENCIAS DEL EQUIPO DE ELEMTOS DE PROTECCION PERSONAL
RECOMENDADO PARA EL USO SEGURO DE LAS HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS
2- La protección visual tales como mono gafas de seguridad es especial mente importante
cuando se usan herramientas eléctricas la velocidad en que los taladros las sierras las
pulidoras y lijadoras y rotadores pueden expulsar partículas pequeñas más rápido y más lejos
que las herramientas manuales.
Otros donde las herramientas eléctricas son usadas deberían también usar protección visual
Ciertas herramientas eléctricas pueden requerir el uso de una careta además de las gafas de
seguridad por ejemplo, una careta es recomendada mientras se esté usando una pulidora
debido a la cantidad de partículas calientes desleadas
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3. 3- Los guantes de trabajo de cuero o algodón pueden proteger sus manos de cortes y rasguños
menores mientras se trabaja con varios materiales los guantes resistentes a las cortaduras
No están diseñados para o capases de proveer protección contra una broca o cuchilla en
movimiento
La mejor manera de prevenir leciones de partes en movimiento es mantener sus manos en las
manijas de las herramientas y mantener todas las protecciones en su lugar los guantes
reducen al mínimo su vibración de un taladro de trabajo pesado
4- El calzado de seguridad es recomendado cuando se usan herramientas. Las herramientas
eléctricas son pesadas y pueden cortarlo. el calzado de seguridad con suela aislante ,
antideslizante y punta de acero lo protegen contra objetos caídos y descargas eléctricas mal
dirigidas
5- Los niveles de sonido generados por algunas herramientas eléctricas, especial mente si se
usan por periodos de tiempos extendidos pueden requerir el uso de tapaidos de inserción o
de copa. incluso el uso de un tapabocas de filtro puede ser necesario de operaciones de
corte y lijado. Cada situación debe ser analizada para determinar el tipo de protección
personal que es requerido para el uso seguro de cada tipo de herramienta eléctrica.
6- Junto con ppe, vestuario adecuado es también importante mientras se usan las herramientas
eléctricas. recoger o cubrir el cabello largo vestir ropa holgada y retirarce todas jollas para
evitar ser atrapados por hojas en movimiento