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Hand and Portable Tools I Purpose To establish minimum standards for the tools used in the execution of the various tasks to ensure they are suitable, they are correct for the task, that they are in good condition, and that they are used correctly in carrying out the work.

2 SCOPE This procedure applies to all functional areas, operations, offices, including employees, vendors, visitors and contractors within the scope of the Integrated Management System (IMS).

3 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS Definitions General Rules are rules which apply to all employees, vendors, visitors, and contractors regardless of where they work or what they do. Molded Cords are original office equipment molded cords such as for computers, printers, microwaves. Pneumatic Tools are air operated tools. Power Strips are devices that are designed to allow for multiple plugs connected to a single circuit. Approved power strips shall be equipped with over load protection. Site refers to any COMPANY facility. Surge Protectors are electrical devices that are designed to protect computers or other electrical devices from surges. Task Specific is any requirement directly associated with a specific job, task, or occupation.

Acronyms

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HMR

HSLP Management Representative

HSLP

Health, Safety and Loss Prevention

IMS

Integrated Management System

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

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4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Document Owner HMR

Responsible Roles and Position-Holders Contractors/Vendors are businesses performing a service for the COMPANY. They are responsible for ensuring their employees working on COMPANY sites have the required PPE as specified in this procedure and that their employees understand and comply with the requirements as outlined in this procedure. Employees and Contracted Employees are all employees in any position whether COMPANY or contracted employees working on any COMPANY site. They are responsible for complying with the requirements as outlined in this procedure. Visitors are anyone not employed by the COMPANY in any capacity but are traveling or touring on a COMPANY site. They are responsible for complying with the requirements as outlined in this procedure. HSLP is any COMPANY employee working under and including the Regional Director of HSLP. They are responsible for periodically auditing for compliance to this procedure, randomly inspecting tools, and file documents which support audits, compliance, and inspections. A Supervisor/Foreman or Designee can be a COMPANY employee or a contractor/ vendor working or traveling on any COMPANY site. They are responsible for enforcement of all requirements, rules, and established guidelines as outlined in this procedure including removal of tools as stated in procedure. They ensure personnel are provided with the necessary and proper instructions and training for tool use and inspection and shall conduct routine field audits to determine the condition of tools being utilized by personnel. They shall approve specialized tools and ensure proper documentation.

5 DIRECTION All employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors traveling/working on site shall comply with and ensure that personnel accountable to them comply with the following requirements of this procedure.

General Standards Tools shall be inspected before each use to ensure they are in good working order and can be used safely to complete the task. Any tools found not to be in working order, with damage, or with defects, shall be:

a Tagged with a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag.



b Taken out of service.



c Repaired, replaced, or destroyed.



d The supervisor shall be notified.

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Tools shall be used only for the purpose for which it was designed and employees shall use the correct tool for the task. All guards shall be in place and in good repair. Powered hand tools shall not be equipped with working trigger locks. When transporting tools: a Where ladder access is required, systems such as a back pack or a pull line must be used so personnel can maintain hands free climbing at all times. b In vehicles or mobile equipment, the tools must be secured in tool boxes or other means to prevent damage to the tools and the occupants. Tools shall be cleaned and property stored after use. Appropriate PPE shall be used for the tool and task.

Tool Room Personnel Ensure all tools in tool room inventory or checked out through the tool room are inspected and ready for use prior to being checked out. Make sure all portable electric tools including extension cords are current with the correct color tape for continuity resistance checks.

Electric Tools Must be grounded or be double insulated. Prior to use, all electrical tools and extension cords must be inspected to: a Ensure the ground check colored tape (band) is current. Color coding for ground continuity tape will follow the National Resistor Color system. Colors are as follows, for years ending in:

• 0=Black • 1=Brown • 2=Red • 3= Orange • 4=Yellow • 5=Green • 6=Blue • 7=Violet • 8=Gray • 9= White

Color

Band

Color

Band

Black 0 Green 5 Brown 1 Blue 6 Red 2 Violet 7 Orange

3

Grey

8

Yellow

4

White

9

b Make sure cords are in good conditions with no cuts in the insulating jacket or exposed conductors. c Ensure plugs are in good condition with all prongs in place. A three prong plug may never be cut off in order to accommodate a two prong outlet and three prong to two prong adaptors must not be used. d Exceptions are the original office molded cords and office use surge power strips that have no damage.

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Prior to use all electrical tools shall be inspected to ensure: a All triggers, switches, etc. are functioning properly. b All guards are in place and in good condition. All outlets used should be inspected for damage prior to use, any damage found must be reported to the supervisor and the outlets should be tagged “DO NOT OPERATE” until repaired. Electrical outlets and plugs must be the proper plug type for the voltage. Portable Electric tools shall have ground testing prior to being placed into service, after repair and annually thereafter. Surge protectors and power strips will be equipped with overload protection. Extension cords used in field work require ground checks. Electrical equipment cords shall not be intentionally subjected to undue stresses by transporting them by the electrical cord or by pulling on the electrical cord to unplug the equipment. Protect electric cables from burning, corrosion, cuts and crushing from passing vehicles, etc. Portable electrical equipment shall be unplugged prior to cleaning, changing any accessories or when the equipment is no longer being utilized. Before connecting a tool to it power supply, check that its switch is in the “OFF” position. It is prohibited to extend cables using insulating or vulcanized tape.

Formalized Tool Inspection Program All portable electrical tools and extension cords shall have the continuity resistance checked as well as an inspection of overall condition annually to ensure good working order. All pneumatic tools shall be inspected on an annual basis to ensure they are in working order. Chain-falls and come-a-longs shall be inspected and tested on an annual basis. Each tool will be inspected prior to use and after each use and properly stored. Damaged tools will be tagged out and removed from service until repaired or disposed of. Equipment with cords permanently attached may have the inspection color indicated on their cord. Marking of equipment or cords must be done in a fashion that will not allow easy removal (e.g. tape, paint). These formal tests do not eliminate the need for pre-use inspections prior to using any tools.

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Grinders The discs or stones from cutting, grinding or shaping tools must be complete and solid over their whole diameter, that is to say, free of splits or an other sign that may raise doubts as to its integrity. Do not use grinding discs or stones at a speed higher than is indicated on them. The maximum angular exposure of the periphery and sides must not exceed 180˚. The other half must always been closed by the safety guard. The safety guard must always face the worker. The disc or stone must always be under the guard.

Other Tools Fuel powered tools must be shut down before fueling. If they have been in use, care must be taken to keep fuel away from hot engine parts by permitting the tool to cool a few minutes before fueling. Picks, shovels, hammers and any other tools must be free of splinters and cracks. Hammers shall be classified as soft. Punches, chisels, cold-chisels and other tools having heads which have sharp edges, burred, or mushroomed, must be properly dressed, repaired, or replaced. Wrenches must be of adequate size. Cheater pipes should not be used to increase leverage as this may cause the wrench to fail. If necessary, get a larger wrench. Knifes shall be kept sharp and cuts shall be made away from the body. Make every attempt to secure item before cut as this will allow better control of the cutting tool. Pneumatic tools must be connected to the air supply using appropriate couplings. Any connection, other than automatic shutoff type require: a Whip-checks b Safety clips c Other suitable locking devices Jackhammers will be secured using O-rings with rubber laces that prevent the die’s accidental exit. a In the case of a jackhammer with a socket as a safety catch (billet type) or other system that works as a safety catch, the O-ring will not be necessary. Larger tools such as chain saws, jackhammers, and grinders must be equipped with an additional lateral handle that allows for two handed operation without making contact with the tools revolving parts.

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