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To Protect Both Yourself and The Equipment, Observe The Safety Precautions

This document discusses safety procedures for using hand tools. It emphasizes observing all safety procedures, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and following cautions and warnings marked on tools. Specific safety requirements outlined include using properly grounded outlets, following electrical ratings, and unplugging power cords before working on power supplies. Potential hazards from tools that can cause accidents are also mentioned.

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To Protect Both Yourself and The Equipment, Observe The Safety Precautions

This document discusses safety procedures for using hand tools. It emphasizes observing all safety procedures, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and following cautions and warnings marked on tools. Specific safety requirements outlined include using properly grounded outlets, following electrical ratings, and unplugging power cords before working on power supplies. Potential hazards from tools that can cause accidents are also mentioned.

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Information Sheet 5.3.

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Observe all safety procedures in using tools at all times and use
appropriate PPE
In many types of work, hand tools are used every
day. They make work easier and allow people to be more
efficient. However, many students often fail to see the
hazards these tools can present. In this module "Hand Tool
Safety" shows workers how accidents can be significantly
reduced and reviews the various hazards that
are
associated with specific types of tools.
Safety Requirements
For your protection, observe the following safety requirements:
Follow all cautions, warnings, and instructions marked on the
equipment.
Ensure that the voltage and frequency rating of the power outlet
matches
the electrical rating labels on the system.
Use properly grounded power outlets
Safety Precautions
To protect both yourself and the equipment, observe the safety precautions
TOOLS

UNSAFE
EXPERIENCE

AC power
cord
electric

Grounding

Wrist strap
electrostatic
Printed circuit
boards
Cover System

Discharge (ESD)
Illustrated parts
breakdown
Overheating

DOS & DONTS IN USING


TOOLS
Unplug the AC cord from the
EC wall socket before
working on the power
supply.
Wear a wrist strap when
handling printed.
Handle a printed circuit
board by the edges
Replace the cover after
performing service on the
system

Activity Sheet
Directions: Given the following PPE, demonstrate the use of the following
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
1. Work clothinga. coverall/apron
b. rubber shoes
2. Eye protectiona. Goggles
3. Hand protectiona. Gloves

Criteria:
Directions: The student will be evaluated using the given criteria:
DESCRIPTOR CRITERIA

SCORING

DEMONSTRATE ACCURATELY THE


USE OF ALL (3) PPE

DEMONSTRATE ACCURATELY THE


USE OF ALL (2) PPE

DEMONSTRATE ACCURATELY THE


USE OF ALL (2) PPE

Self-Check
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
1. If you experienced grounding, then __________ should be unplugged.
2. Replace the cover after performing service on the __________.
3. When the cover system is damaged __________ is likely to happen.
4. You are working on a computer with damaged insulation, you will likely
experience __________.
5. You should wear a __________ when handling printers circuit boards.

Answer Key:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

AC Power cord
Cover System
Overheating
Electric shock
Wrist strap

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