SERVICIO NACIONALDE APRENDIZAJE SENA

Lnea tcnica y tecnolgica del programa: produccin y transformacin

Red Tecnolgica: Tecnologas de mantenimiento predictivo, preventivo y correctivo
Red de conocimiento en mantenimiento industrial
Curso presencial de ingls tcnico para aprendices del rea de mantenimiento

Name: Michael Stiven

castellanos Henao
Date: 19/11/15
Groups Code: 957785

Read the text and then answer the questions below PORTABLE POWER TOOLS
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Personal Protective Equipment

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Proper Work Practices
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
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What does PPE stand for? : PPE is the personal protective equipment
What is the main difference between power tools and hand tools (paragraph 1)? the main difference is that Power tools
present more hazards than hand tools due to the speed at which they operate
What are safety glasses or goggles examples of? glasses are used to prevent industrial accidents

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d. What is the biggest problem when operating a power tool? Paragraph 2 the biggest
problem is that the electric machines to have some speed particles ejected eyes can
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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 shield so that an accident or injury is avoided
g. According to paragraph 3. Is it possible to protect your hands from grinders with gloves? It
is not
h. Why? It is not possible because the speed of the grinder is greater than the resistance of
the wadding
i. How can you protect your hand from injures? an injured hand is the best way by standing
and little use
j. What do anti-vibration gloves do? They are those that decrease the level of vibration
k. Why can power tools cut you? because they are energized mediantes electricity and
contain an electric motor
l. How can you prevent foot injuries? using steel-toed boots
m. What characteristics should your working boots have? They must be ankle boots steel toe
and tie
n. Why should tools operators wear earplugs in the working area? to reduce noise and
prevent hearing damage

o. What does a dust respirator help workers for? It is a mask which prevents workers aspire powders and prevent
respiratory diseases

p. Besides PPE what else can you do to avoid accidents? concentration attention avoid accidents
q. What does attire means in Spanish? you should use overalls worker in performing an
activity
r. What is the principal advantage of using Power Tools (paragraph 8 )? its main advantage is
that we save time and effort at work.
s. What is a good translation for cordless battery-operated tools ? They are small and easy to carry
t. What is the best title for this text in Spanish? manual de seguridad industrial