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5. All motor -driven tools can generate particles at high speed. Make sure there are no people <br />nearby and use safety goggles. Some tools, such as grindstones, require the additional use of <br />face shields. <br />6. Contact with moving mechanical or electrical parts can produce serious injuries. Keep all <br />body parts away from such equipment or devices. <br />7. Always disconnect equipment before working with moving parts. For example, if the device is <br />electrical, unplug it. If it is a device that uses gasoline, disconnect the wire to the spark plug, <br />and if it is a pneumatic device disconnect the hose. <br />8. Always use grounding with electrical tools. <br />9. Parts that can wear out, such as grinders or bits, must frequently be checked and discarded if <br />not in keeping with equipment parameters. In the case of grindstones, speed specifications and <br />diameters established by the manufacturer cannot be exceeded. <br />10. Do not use a tool whose protective devices are broken or missing. Never alter or modify a <br />safety device on equipment and do not allow the equipment to be used until its protective <br />devices are back in place. Similarly, do not operate equipment whose protective devices are <br />broken or have been removed. <br />11. Tools and equipment must be in good working condition and receive the required <br />maintenance. <br />12. Only qualified employees are to use tools and equipment. <br />13. Safety devices such as guards, safety shutoff, handles, etc., must not be removed or altered. <br />14. Tools may only be used for the purpose for which they are manufactured. <br />15. Use of tools that are the personal property of employees will only be allowed if they comply <br />with established safety requirements. <br />16. Respect and take care of all labels with safety indications for each piece of equipment. <br />h.) HAND TOOLS <br />Each tool has been designed to be safely utilized for a specific use. Use it only for that purpose. Take <br />,are of your tools and make sure they receive the required maintenance so they will be easy and safe <br />to work with. <br />1. Use the correct tool for the work being done. <br />2. Keep hand tools in top condition, that is, sharpened, clean and lubricated. Do not abuse them. <br />3. Worn out or mistreated tools are dangerous. For example, pieces of a hammer with a loose <br />handle, a chisel or a defective mushroom head hammer can come loose and be propelled. <br />4. Do not use one wrench as an extension for another one. Use the correct tool. <br />5. Do not use a pick instead of a sledgehammer. The head of the pick is rounded and could slip <br />when it is struck. <br />6. Use safety lenses when hammering. <br />7. Hand tools must be stored in a safe place where they do not obstruct traffic. Do not leave them <br />lying about on the floor. <br />STATIONARY WORKSHOP TOOLS <br />i <br />This type of machinery, includng saws, pipe cutters, disc cutters, etc., must be operated by employees <br />trained to use them and also trained in safety measures. <br />Adjustment, servicing and repairs: <br />Turn off the machine and take the necessary precautions to make sure it cannot start up again, <br />