Question

power equipment and portable power tool safety written test
always wear appropriate personal protective ______ when using power equipment.
never operate equipment unless you have been properly ______.
report to the ______ if you feel unwell or unable to concentrate.
check that all safety ______ are in place and working before starting.
never ______ safety guards.
make minor adjustments only when the equipment is ____ and completely stopped.
wait for the equipment to reach ______ speed before beginning a cut.
use ______, steady pressure to operate machines effectively.
keep yourself ______ and avoid placing your weight on the machine.
do not let anyone ______ you while you are operating equipment.
inspect materials to ensure they are ______ and free of defects before use.

Explanation:

• Cuando se utiliza equipo eléctrico, se deben usar protección personal adecuada para evitar lesiones.
• Solo se debe operar equipo si se ha recibido la capacitación adecuada.
• En caso de no sentirse bien, se debe informar a la autoridad adecuada.
• Antes de comenzar, se deben comprobar los dispositivos de seguridad.
• No se deben remover las protecciones de seguridad.
• Las ajustes menores solo deben hacerse cuando el equipo está desactivado.
• Esperar a que el equipo alcance la velocidad adecuada antes de comenzar un corte.
• Presionar con firmeza y estabilidad para operar las máquinas.
• Mantenerse equilibrado y evitar apoyarse en la máquina.
• No dejar que nadie moleste mientras se opera el equipo.
• Inspeccionar los materiales para asegurar que estén en buen estado.

Answer:

• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using power equipment.
• Never operate equipment unless you have been properly trained.
• Report to the supervisor if you feel unwell or unable to concentrate.
• Check that all safety devices are in place and working before starting.
• Never remove safety guards.
• Make minor adjustments only when the equipment is off and completely stopped.
• Wait for the equipment to reach operating speed before beginning a cut.
• Use firm, steady pressure to operate machines effectively.
• Keep yourself balanced and avoid placing your weight on the machine.
• Do not let anyone distract you while you are operating equipment.
• Inspect materials to ensure they are sound and free of defects before use.