PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

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

1. What does PPE stand for? : Personal Protective Equipment
2. What is the main difference between power tools and hand tools (paragraph   1)? Power tools present more hazards than hand tools due to the speed at which they operate. 
3. What are “safety glasses or goggles” examples of? Eye protection. When using power tools. 
4. What is the biggest problem when operating a power tool? The speed in which drills, saws, grinders, sanders and routers operate can propel small particles much faster and farther than do hand tools. 
5. Is a face shield a power tool? What is it? Is a Personal Protective Equipmen 
6. Why is it advisable to wear a “a face shield”. A face shield is recommended while using a grinder, due to the amount of hot metal particles generated. 
7. According to paragraph 3. Is it possible to protect your hands from grinders with gloves? Not 
8. Why? Cut-resistant gloves are not designed for, or capable of providing protection against a moving blade or bit. 
9. How can you protect your hand from injures? Standard cotton or leather work gloves can protect your hands from minor scrapes and cuts while working with various materials. 
10. What do anti-vibration gloves do? Anti-vibration gloves minimize the vibration created by hammerdrills and rotary hammerdrills. 
11. Why can power tools cut you? Power tools can cut because many of them, have sharp blades 
12. How can you prevent foot injuries? With safety footwear 
13. What characteristics should your working boots have? Safety shoes with a nonslip, insulated sole and a steel toe protect against dropped objects and misdirected electricity. 
14. Why should tools operators wear earplugs in the working area? 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. 
15. What does a “dust respirator” help workers for? The use of a dust respirator may be necessary in sanding and cutting operations. 
16. Besides PPE what else can you do to avoid accidents? 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.  
17. What does “attire means in Spanish?  Atuendo medio formal 
18. What is the principal advantage of using Power Tools (paragraph 8)? Save us time and effort on the job 
19. What is a good translation for “cordless battery-operated tools”? Herramientas inalámbricas  que funcionan con baterías 
20. What is the best title for this text in Spanish? LA IMPORTANCIA DE ELEMENTOS DE PROTECCIÓN PERSONAL A LA HORA DE TRABAJAR CON HERRAMIENTAS ELÉCTRICAS