Safety Instructions for Working with an Electric Tool

So, the instructions for the safe use of electric tools and devices are as follows:

1. All power tools must comply with the requirements of State standards and technical specifications regarding compliance with electrical safety rules.
2. The term electric tool refers to mechanisms operating on mains voltage or batteries.
3. Before starting work, in accordance with safety regulations, it is necessary to determine the class of the instrument from the passport data. The class, in turn, is determined by the method of protection against electric shock and is regulated by GOST. Discover, what is the degree of protection IP You can in our article.
4. It is also necessary to check the reliability of fastening of all parts and the availability of accessories. Inspect and verify that the connecting cord (cable), electrical plug, protective cover, and insulation integrity are working.
5. The power supply plug must match standard power outlets. It is strictly forbidden to make any changes to the design of the plug of the power cable or the outlet.
6. During the inspection, it is worth checking that the circuit breaker is in good condition and checking the power tool when idling (without load).
7. It is forbidden to use devices that have visible defects and have not passed the test or with an expired inspection period.
8. Safety precautions prohibit the use of a malfunctioning power tool.
9. Immediately it is worth stopping the operation if there is a circular fire on the collector, there is a smell of burning insulation, there is an uncharacteristic noise or vibration, fuzzy operation of the switch, leakage of lubrication of a working electric tool.
10. In the event of a power failure or malfunction, all actions must be stopped and the tool immediately disconnected from the mains.
11. Safety when working with a power tool categorically prohibits its use if damage to the power cable or plug is visible, the operation of the switch does not correspond to the specified position, there are chips or cracks on the casing of the device.
12. When using an electric tool, connecting wires and cables should, whenever possible, be suspended, and not located on the ground, floor or scaffolding.
13. It is worthwhile to ensure that the connecting wires or cables do not come into contact with wet or oily objects, surfaces.
14. The power cable of the power tool must be protected from accidental mechanical damage. It is necessary to ensure that the cable does not stretch, do not twist, and does not undergo grinding.
15. It is worth noting that it is forbidden to place any foreign loads on the power cable or allow crossing with other cables or hoses of gas welding machines.
16. At the factory or enterprises, the electric tool must be taken into account, and undergo constant testing and testing at specified times. The terms for checking a power tool are established by GOST, technical specifications and standards for testing electrical equipment.
17. After testing and testing, the entire instrument is stamped with the number, date of the next test and the signature of the person conducting the test, as well as the name of the laboratory conducting the test.
18. To maintain the power tool in working condition, to conduct the necessary periodic tests, examinations and checks, the head of the enterprise or organization appoints a responsible employee. This worker must have a safety team of at least 3.
19. All repairs should be carried out only by trained and authorized personnel.
20. All employees using hand-held power tools should remember that they must not be transferred, at least for a short time, to other employees who do not have the right to work with it.
21. In no case should you disassemble or make any repairs to the power tool during the performance of work.
22. Until the rotating parts stop completely, do not touch, remove chips or sawdust, or grasp the supply wire.
23. Before installing the working part in the cartridge or adjusting the power tool, it must be disconnected from the mains.
24. At a construction site, according to safety precautions, you need to work from the scaffolds, the use of ladders is prohibited. If the staff works at height, then solid forests or permanent scaffolds are installed.
25. When working outdoors, only extension cords that are approved for use in such conditions are used. They must be marked accordingly.
26. Unnatural postures should be avoided. A solid and reliable foundation should always be under your feet.
27. According to safety regulations, everyone working with a power tool must disconnect it from the power supply when installing a new nozzle or adjusting it, moving it from one workstation to another, during a break or at the end of the working day.
28. In terms of personal safety, it is worth considering that long hair, in order to avoid winding them on the working parts, should be removed under a hat.
29. It is necessary to avoid working in too loose clothing, it should be adjacent, but not restricting movement.
30. Outdoors, use non-slip shoes and gloves.
31. To prevent dust, various chips, sawdust or shavings from entering the eyes during construction, it is necessary to use safety glasses or a panoramic mask.
32. When working with the occurrence of a large amount of dust for safety reasons, use a respiratory mask.
33. The workpiece to be worked must be firmly fixed.
34. In conditions of increased noise levels, the use of headphones or an ear plug is a must.
35. It should be borne in mind that the location of the power tool should be such that when the cutting part breaks down, it does not appear on the trajectory of flying debris. This is especially true for the use of an angle grinder (grinder).
36. It is strictly forbidden to work in a state of alcohol or drug intoxication, with illness or feeling distracted attention.
37. When working with hand-held electric tools at a construction site, a number of factors must be taken into account:

• the possibility of electric shock;
• the need to protect the workplace, in the case of work at height, due to the possibility of falling;
• distracted attention due to loud noise and vibration;
• sufficiency of illumination of the place of work.

At the end of the use of the power tool, it should be cleaned of dust, dirt, and hand over for painting to the person in charge. To remind you of the general safety rules, we recommend that you save this picture for yourself, print it in close-up and hang it in the workshop, garage or at work:

Finally, we recommend watching a useful video related to this topic:

So we have provided a brief safety precautions when working with power tools and appliances. You can study more detailed instructions in the documents RD 34.03.204, as well as TI R M-073-2002 and POT R M-016-2001.

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