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A=COM • Use push sticks or guides when cutting or machining smaller material. 4.2.11 Secure tools when working from heights to prevent them from falling. Never leave tools on ladders, scaffolds, or overhead work areas when they are not in use. 4.2.12 Utilize good housekeeping practices to ensure tools do not present a tripping hazard. 4.2.13 Ensure no part of a tool extends over the edge of the bench top. Place sharp tools(e.g., saws, chisels, knives)on benches so that sharp points or edges face away from the edge. 4.2.14 When using saw blades, knives, or other tools, if possible direct the tools away from aisle areas and away from other employees working in close proximity. 4.2.15 Do not throw tools from place to place or from person to person, or drop tools from heights. Hand them, handle first, directly to other workers. 4.2.16 Use non-sparking and intrinsically safe tools in atmospheres with flammable or explosive characteristics and where highly volatile liquids, and other explosive substances are stored or used. • Iron or steel hand tools may produce sparks that can be an ignition source around flammable substances. Where this hazard exists, spark-resistant tools made of non-ferrous materials shall be used. • Electrical tools shall be identified as intrinsically safe. 4.2.17 If the task presents electrical hazards,worker must be competent and use the appropriate insulated tools to perform work that includes the risk of electrical shock. Cushioned grip handles do not protect against electrical shock. 4.2.18 The fluid used in hydraulic power tools must be an approved fire-resistant fluid and must retain its operating characteristics at the most extreme temperatures to which it will be exposed.The exception to fire-resistant fluid involves all hydraulic fluids used for the insulated sections of derrick trucks, aerial lifts, and hydraulic tools that are used on or around energized lines.This hydraulic fluid shall be of the insulating type. 4.2.19 All tools designed to accommodate guards must have the guard(s)in place when the tool is in use. Do not modify, remove, or disable any machine guards. 4.2.20 Do not allow loose clothing, long hair, loose jewelry, rings, and chains to be worn while working with power tools. 4.2.21 Make provisions to prevent tools from automatically restarting upon restoration of power. Refer to S3AM-325-PR Lockout Tagout. 4.3 Training 4.3.1 Instruction in the proper use, safe handling, and maintenance of tools will be provided to employees unfamiliar with the tool. • Assess the employee's training needs as per S3AM-003-PR1 SH&E Training procedure. • Refer to the applicable work instructions associated with this procedure for any additional training specifics. • Training shall include applicable manufacturer's recommendations and guidelines. 4.3.2 Employees shall demonstrate knowledge and competency in the use, safe handling and maintenance of the applicable tool prior to operation. 4.4 Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) 4.4.1 Utilize basic PPE appropriate to the task; gloves, safety-toed boots, hard hats and safety glasses with side shields. Refer to S3AM-208-PR1 Personal Protective Equipment. 4.4.2 Ensure lockout devices (padlocks, multiple lock hasps,tags)are utilized as necessary. Refer to S3AM-325-PR Lockout Tagout. Hand&Power Tools(S3AM-305-PR1) Revision 5 July 31,2019 PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED. CONTROLLED COPY IS AVAILABLE ON COMPANY INTRANET. Page 3 of 5