Before you start work, you must:
- Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training.
- Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
- Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.
Before starting work:
- Visually assess the technical condition of the equipment.
- Check that all parts of the equipment are working properly.
- Check the condition of the extension cords powering the equipment.
- Make sure that starting the equipment does not pose a risk of accident.
During operation:
- Follow safe working practices in accordance with the instructions and recommendations.
- Maintain the technical efficiency of power tools.
- Do not use the devices in rain or damp conditions.
- Ensure good lighting.
- When replacing items such as drill bits or discs, always disconnect the device from the power supply.
- Secure loose clothing and accessories so that they do not pose a hazard during work.
- Wear safety glasses and a protective mask when working.
- Do not carry the device by the cord; disconnect it by holding the plug.
- Protect the cord from overheating, oil, and damage.
- Keep your work area tidy.
After finishing work:
- Turn off the device.
- Clean the work area and the device, then put them back in their place.
- Make sure that the work area and tools you leave behind do not pose a hazard to the environment.
What should you NOT do?
- Perform fire-hazardous work in rooms where painting or other work involving flammable substances was carried out on the same day.
- Allow unauthorized persons to work.
- Repair tools by unauthorized persons.
- Leave the workplace while the equipment is in operation.
- Use damaged tools or use them for purposes other than those for which they are intended.
Breakdown or accident?
- If something breaks, put the damaged tool aside and report the malfunction to your supervisor.
- If an accident has occurred, do not touch anything and inform your supervisor.
- Hang a sign on the damaged tool saying: "DEVICE DAMAGED - DO NOT TURN ON."
- In the event of an accident, immediately administer first aid to the injured person and call the emergency services if necessary.
