Safety Induction to the Lift & Escalator Industry Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Part 3 - Tools & Equipment

Contents Part 1 – Working in the Industry Part 2 – Personal Safety & Health Part 3 – Tools & Equipment Part 4a – Manual Handling Part 4b – Mechanical Handling Part 5 – Working Places and Safe Access Part 6a – Working Safely - General Part 6b – Working Safely - Specific Areas Part 6c – Working Safely - Other situations Part 7 – First Aid Part 8 – Environmental Protection Part 9 – Legal Obligations Part 10 – Accident Reporting and Recording

Only use tools and equipment approved by your employer, which are suitable for the job; check them before use to ensure that they are properly maintained. Make sure you know how to stop the machinery quickly in an emergency You must wear any PPE that is provided for use with the equipment Part 3 - Tools & Equipment General

Look after them and do not use defective tools. They can cause severe injuries Make sure that handles are fitted properly on files, hammers, scrapers and screwdrivers. Do not use:  tools that are split or insecurely fitted  hammers with chipped heads  chisels or drifts with ‘mushroomed’ heads. Scrap them, replace parts or regrind chisels Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Hand Tools

Wrong sized spanners can easily slip, damaging the workpiece, the tool, and you. Store and carry tools in boxes or in tool-bags. On open flooring, place tools and small items in a box or on sacking to prevent them falling through the floor. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Hand Tools

Do not improvise with electrical equipment Treat electrically operated apparatus with respect as even a mild electric shock may be enough to throw you off balance and perhaps off a ladder or down the well. Take care with large electric drills and percussion tools to ensure that you are not thrown off balance by unexpected opposition when drilling. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Portable power tools and lighting

Use battery powered tools or low voltage supplies for small power tools. Before use, ensure all electrical equipment is PAT tested. Check before use for damage or defects on the equipment and leads. Check before connection that the supply voltage is suitable. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Portable power tools and lighting

Use double insulated inspection lamps, connected to a low voltage supply. Never force a plug into a socket; low voltage supplies (110 volts) must have special plugs and sockets so that they cannot be connected to the wrong supply by mistake; where practicable and where advised use a residual current device (RCD) Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Portable power tools and lighting

All non-battery electric powered hand-tools must be protected by a residual current device (RCD). These can either be in line with the tools or be fitted via a short extension lead connected between the tool and the supply to provide protection against the most common form of electrical shock hazard - the earthing fault. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Portable power tools and lighting

Ensure leads are in good condition, free from cuts or chafing, and long enough to reach the work. Do not make "taped" joints – use another lead properly fitted with a plug and socket. Route leads to the job in the safest way, to protect from accidental damage; Switch off the supply before replacing lamps as the filament may be live. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Portable power tools and lighting

Never leave equipment where it can get damaged or wet. Never lift or pull equipment by its electrical connecting lead. Never use an electric tool without the earth wire connected to the system (except for ‘double insulated’ tools). Do not use other contractor’s equipment unless authorised to do so, and you check it. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Portable power tools and lighting

Make use of the right accessories, eg drill removal drifts for taper shank drills provided on some machines. Use the storage or carrying cases provided to protect tools from damage or dirt. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Portable power tools and lighting

The general safety requirements are the same as those applying to other electric tools, but ensure that you use the correct drill bits and know how to identify them. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Percussion drills

The general safety requirements are the same as those applying to other electric tools, but ensure that you use the correct drill bits and know how to identify them. Abrasive wheels If you are mounting and using abrasive wheels you must receive suitable and sufficient training. This includes both portable angle grinders and fixed wheels. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Percussion drills

Follow the instruction in any hot work permit. (a written safe working procedure signed by an authorised person which says what has to be done before ‘hot-work’ can start and on completion). Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Welding, cutting and burning

Ensure that:  there is adequate ventilation; use a portable extractor if you are working in a restricted space;  there is no risk of fire due to surrounding debris  you have temporarily disabled or have arranged the isolation of smoke and fire detection system/equipment.  containers have flame resistant covers  no-one below you is in danger from sparks  a suitable fire extinguisher is readily available. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Welding, cutting and burning

Gas cylinders must be transported and used in a purpose-built trolley or stand. Do not subject cylinders to rough usage, excessive shock or high temperature. Store cylinders vertically. Never use grease or oil on valve fittings and threads - it can ignite spontaneously in the presence of oxygen. Never store cylinders where grease or oil is likely to contact valves or connections Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Gas cylinders

Close the key operated cylinder valve and relieve the pressure from the hoses when not in use. If a cylinder becomes hot – (eg. after a backfire) remove it quickly to a safe place and notify the site supervisor, the fire brigade and the supplier. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Gas cylinders

Electric shock is the biggest risk especially if water is present Eyeflash (or ‘arc eye’) is caused by looking at an unshielded arc, even for a moment  use an approved eye filter in your face shield  fix a screen to protect other people. Arc rays can produce a sunburn effect on the skin; wear gauntlets, overalls, etc. to cover up Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Arc welding

Wear eye protection when chipping to remove weld scale. Put spent electrodes in a container to prevent fire and to stop them getting underfoot or falling on people below. Remember that people helping you are equally exposed to welding risks and must also take precautions. Part 3 - Tools & Equipment Arc welding

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