HEALTH AND SAFETY

Safe Work Practice 06 – Portable Cordless Tools

Name of Safe Work Practice: Portable Cordless Tools SWP # 00-06
Date Developed: Enter Date Here Revision Date: Enter Date Here
Management Signature: Management Signature Here Date: Enter Date Here
Reviewed by JHSC/Worker Rep: Add name of worker rep. Date: Enter Date Here
Instructions:
 Review this safe work practice (SWP) annually or any time the task, equipment, or materials change.
 Do NOT perform this practice until you have been appropriately trained and authorized to do so by your supervisor.

Check Required Personal Protective Equipment and Devices: (Delete this text and pictograms that do not apply.
Add any additional personal protective equipment required).
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Eye Dust Face- Safety Hearing Type of Hard Protective NIOSH Fall No Loose
Protection Mask Shield Footwear Protection Gloves Hat Clothing Approved Protection clothing,
Respirator jewelry etc.

Required Training: (Delete this text and list all training that is required prior to completing this procedure)
Type Who Topic Description
Formal Training ☐ SWP’s should follow
New hire orientation/ review at
On the Job Training  All applicable personnel manufacturer’s instructions
☒ least once per year thereafter
and manual

General Safety Requirements and Instructions:

Do
 Train employees in the safe use of tools and equipment
 Always inspect tools for proper function and damages that may present a hazard to the user.
 Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
 Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
 Ensure all manufacturer’s guards are in place.
 Utilize only manufacturer-approved attachments and accessories.
 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer for the battery pack being used.
 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
 Ensure devices provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities are connected and properly used.
 Clean all tools after use and complete repairs before storing.
 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection and eye protection.
Don’t
 Charge battery packs in rain and snow, or damp, or wet locations.
 Immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside.
 Overload or force tools.
 Wear loose clothing, ties, or jewellery/articles when using power tools, as they may get caught in moving parts.
 Allow an unqualified or untrained person to operate power tools.
 Leave power tools unattended.
 Carry tools around with your finger on the switch.
 Put a power tool down until it has completely stopped running.

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