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007 - SWP - Portable Electrical Equiptment

This document provides safety guidelines for using portable electrical tools. It states that employees should be trained in using power tools and understand associated hazards. General safety precautions include not carrying tools by cords, keeping cords away from heat/edges, disconnecting tools when not in use, and securing workpieces. Hazardous tool parts must be safeguarded and guards never removed. Workers must be aware of electrocution/shock dangers and tools must have ground fault protection. Proper personal protective equipment should be worn and tools stored safely. An attendance sheet is included to record training.

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007 - SWP - Portable Electrical Equiptment

This document provides safety guidelines for using portable electrical tools. It states that employees should be trained in using power tools and understand associated hazards. General safety precautions include not carrying tools by cords, keeping cords away from heat/edges, disconnecting tools when not in use, and securing workpieces. Hazardous tool parts must be safeguarded and guards never removed. Workers must be aware of electrocution/shock dangers and tools must have ground fault protection. Proper personal protective equipment should be worn and tools stored safely. An attendance sheet is included to record training.

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Reference SHE-5-SWP

Revision 001

Effective Date April 2023

Approved by Management

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE – Portable Electrical Tools

Power tools are hazardous when improperly used. Employees should be qualified or trained in the use of all
power tools used in their work. They should understand the potential hazards associated with the use of power
tools, and observe the following general safety precautions to prevent those hazards from occurring:
 Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.
 Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
 Keep cords and hoses away from heat and sharp edges.
 Disconnect tools when they are not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits
and cutters.
 All observers should stay a safe distance away from the work area.
 Secure work with clamps or a vice, freeing both hands to operate the tool.
 Avoid accidental starting. The worker should not hold a finger on the switch button while carrying a plugged-in
tool.
 Tools which have lock-on controls should be disengaged when power is interrupted so that they do not start up
automatically upon restoration of power.
 Tools should be maintained with care and kept sharp and clean for best performance. Instructions in the user’s
manual should be followed for lubrication and changing accessories.
 Workers should assure they have good footing and balance when using power tools.
 Appropriate apparel should be worn, as loose clothing, ties or jewellery can become caught in moving parts.
 All portable electric tools that are damaged shall be removed from site
Hazardous moving parts of Portable Electric Tools need to be safeguarded. Equipment must be guarded if such parts are
exposed to contact by workers. Safety guards must never be removed when a tool is being used.

• in-running nip points


• rotating and reciprocating parts
• Flying chips and sparks, and mist or spray from metal-working fluids.
Workers using electric tools must be aware of several dangers including electrocution, burns and slight shocks. A shock
also may cause a worker to fall off a ladder or other elevated work surfaces. To reduce the potential of injury to workers
from shock, tools must be protected by at least one of the following means:
• Grounded by a three-wire cord (with a ground wire). Three-wire cords contain two current-carrying conductors
and a grounding conductor. One end of the grounding conductor connects to the tool’s metal housing. The other
end is grounded through a prong on the plug. Any time an adapter is used to accommodate a two-hole
receptacle, the adapter wire must be attached to a known ground. The third prong should never be removed from
the plug. Double insulated. The worker and the tools are protected in two ways: (1) by normal insulation on the
wires inside, and (2) by a housing that cannot conduct electricity to the operator in the event of a malfunction.
• Powered by a low-voltage isolation transformer.
• Connected through ground fault circuit interrupters. These are permanent and portable devices which
instantaneously disconnect a circuit when it seeks ground through a worker’s body or through grounded objects.
• Electric tools should be operated within their design limitations.
• Gloves and safety footwear are recommended during use of electric tools.
• When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry place.

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Revision 001

Effective Date April 2023

Approved by Management

• Tools should not be used if wires or connectors are frayed, bent or damaged.
• Electric tools should not be used in damp or wet locations.
• Work areas should be well lighted.

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Revision 001

Effective Date April 2023

Approved by Management

ATTENDANCE SHEET
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Signing Sheet for: SWP- Portable Electrical Tools


Responsible person presenting: Jean Duvenage

# Date Name & Surname Signature


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