1.

PURPOSE

1.1. This procedure outlines the Saatvik Solar Industries Private Limited,
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) expectations regarding Hand and Power Tools.

1.2. EHS Procedures are not intended to supersede or replace any applicable
regulatory requirements. In the event of conflict between Saatvik EHS Procedures
and Governmental standards), those of the governing authority prevail. Where
governmental standards are less than those required in the procedure, the operation
shall implement the more stringent requirement. Additional or more stringent
requirements shall be evaluated by EHS to ensure compliance with all applicable
regulatory, customer & SML requirements.

1.3. Each P&L and/or operation must review and make necessary adjustments to
procedures to ensure compliance to regulatory expectations. Appendix A shall be
used by the P&L to input further expectations and Appendix B will be used by the
operation.
1.4. Items that need removed from EHS Procedures must not be deleted but
identified by using the strikethrough feature of Word.

2. SCOPE

2.1. This document applies to operations as defined by the business.

2.2. Newly acquired P&L’s shall comply with this procedure in accordance with a
schedule approved by the applicable EHS Team and shall follow the timetable
outlined by their specific business.

3. DEFINITIONS

Term Definitio n
Business Defined as either Oil & Gas (O&G), Power & Water (PW) or Energy
Management (EM)
P&L Defined as a component of the Business. (Ex. Thermal or Renewables for PW,
Drilling &Surface or Subsea Systems for O&G, Digital Energy or Industrial Solutions
for EM.
Operations Fixed or dispersed locations where GE work is performed

4. PROCEDURE

4.1. All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by SMl or
by a contract employee, shall be

4.3. Temporary lighting shall be equipped with guards to prevent accidental

contact with the bulb. Lights shall not be suspended by their cords. Hand lamps
shall be of molded composition or other type approved for the purpose. Do not use
brass-shell or paper—lined lamp holders. Hand lamps shall have a handle, a
substantial guard over the bulb, and be attached to the lamp holder or the handle.
Portable electric lighting in damp conditions shall be operated at a maximum of 12
volts DC unless protected by suitable GFCI.
4.4. Before working with any tool, employees shall:
4.4.1. Select the correct tool for the job.
4.4.2. Inspect hand held and power tools daily, including electrical hand
tools, drop cords and drop lights. Check for the following problems:
4.4.2.1. Damaged, frayed, cracked or split cords,
4.4.2.2. Homemade or improper repairs, such as improperly spliced or taped
cords,
4.4.2.3. Plugs with missing or damaged grounding prongs,
4.4.2.4. Broken or missing guards,
4.4.2.5. Damaged or cracked tool housings,
4.4.2.6. Loose, deformed, or missing parts,
4.4.2.7. Exposed conductors or “live" parts,
4.4.2.8. Insufficient strain relief (where necessary) for cords on electrical
tools,
4.4.2.9. Mushrooming or warping of hammer and chisel heads, or
4.4.2.10. Damages, cracked or splintering of tool handles.
4.4.3. If the equipment fails the visual inspection, it must be tagged as
defective taken out of service. The appropriate supervisors should be notified to
arrange for repair or disposal. Tools taken out of service shall not be used.
4.4.4. Use tools in accordance with manufacturer’s recomendations. Do not
modify tools.
4.4.5. Not wear tools around the waist or carry them in hip pockets,
particularly screwdrivers. Carrying tools in this way may increase risk of dropped
objects. In addition, carrying tools in this way near live equipment may cause
tools to come into contact with live parts or damage equipment.
4.4.6. Use box and socket wrenches instead of adjustable or open end wrenches.
To protect the hand, pull wrenches; do not push them.
4.4.7. Not use a wrench as a hammer. Do not strike a wrench with a hammer,
unless specifically designed for thatpurpose.
4.4.8. Not assume that insulated grips are absolute protection from energized
circuits.
4.4.9. Not use metal or conductive tools, flashlights, rulers or other metal
tools around live electrical circuits.
4.4.10. Use proper techniques to maintain proper body position while using hand
tools and reduce fatigue from static positions: take frequent breaks when
conducting tool handling, shift body positions when operating in confined areas,
transfer operations among personnel, avoid twisting and bending during operation,
and keep load around waist height.

4.5. Operations shall include Hand & Power Tool inspection items as part of–
Housekeeping Procedure

inspections.

4.6. Pneumatic power tool items for review:

4.6.7. The use of compressed air for cleaning should be avoided where
possible, however, when using compressed airor cleaning, do not exceed 30 psi when
the nozzle tip is dead ended. Use a chip guard and wear personal protective
equipment.
4.6.8. Do not use compressed air to clean clothing, skin, or hair.
4.6.9. Do not turn the hose toward another person.
4.7. Electric power tool items for review:
4.7.1. Electrical equipment may not be used unless the manufacturer's name,
trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for
the product may be identified is placed on the equipment. Other markings shall be
provided giving voltage, current, wattage, certifications, or other ratings as
necessary. The marking shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the
environment involved.
4.7.2. Electric power operated tools shall be double-insulated or properly
grounded.
4.7.3. For grounded equipment, do not alter or remove the grounding prong on
the plug and do not use adapters thatmay interfere with the grounding of the
equipment.
4.7.4. Insulated hand tools shall meet requirements of ASTM F1505,
Specification for Insulated Hand Tools, and 1994ANSI -American National Standards
Institute ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials (70E-129), or
equivalent country standard.
4.7.5. In construction and general industry settings use Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI) for all cord and plug equipment, including double insulated
tools and extension cords. Operations may use an assured equipment grounding
conductor program in place of a GFCI, but the use of GFCIs is recommended.
4.7.5.1. The GFCI requirement does NOT apply to standard office equipment, such
as copiers, printers, and computers.
4.7.6. Electrical tools shall be rated and designed for the environment in
which they will be used. For example, in potentially explosive environments, tools
should be intrinsically safe, and tools used in damp conditions should have the
proper voltage rating and proper grounding.
4.7.7. Do not leave tools unattended, especially overhead where the cord might
be pulled and cause the tool to fall.
4.7.8. Keep portable test instruments in good condition. Examine leads
periodically to ensure that the insulation is intact.
4.8. Requirements for flexible electric cords (including extension cords):
4.8.1. Use only three-wire extra heavy duty extension cords (14 gauge or
larger) with portable electric tools and applances. Use 16 gauge or larger
extension cords with portable test equipment that requires very low amperage to
operate.
4.8.2. Do not plug or unplug electrical equipment and extension cords with wet
hands.
4.8.3. Do not use flexible electric cords to raise or lower equipment.
4.8.4. Do not secure flexible electric cords with staples or any other device
that could cause damage to the insulation.

4.8.5. Protect extension cords from accidental damage that may be caused by
traffic, sharp corners, projectctions, or pinchching.
4.8.6. Keep work spaces, walkways, and similar locations clear of extension
cords so as not to create a tripping hazardfor employees.
4.8.7. Cover or elevate extension cords passing through work areas to protect
them from damage, and to minimizetriping hazard.
4.8.8. Do not use adapters that interrupt the continuity of equipment
grounding.
4.8.9. Properly secure locking-type connectors.

4.9. Powder-Actuated tool items for review:

4.9.1. Only trained employees shall operate powder-actuated tools.
4.9.2. Operators shall comply with regulatory requirements regarding operator
certification and use.
4.9.3. Test all powder-actuated tools daily according to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Remove any defective tools immediately and do not use them until
they are repaired.
4.9.4. Do not load the tools until immediately before use.
4.9.5. Use attachments that meet manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.9.6. Do not leave loaded tools unattended.
4.9.7. Do not point loaded tools at people, whether the tools are loaded or
empty.
4.9.8. Keep hands and other parts of the body away from the open barrel end.
4.9.9. Do not drive pins, studs, fasteners, and projectiles into very hard or
brittle materials including cast iron, glazed tile, surface-hardened steel, glass
block, natural rock, face brick, or hollow tile.
4.9.10. Do not drive projectiles, studs, pins, or fasteners into easily
penetrated materials or materials of unknown resistance unless the material is
backed by a substance that will prevent the fastener from passing completely
through and creating a flying missile hazard on the other side.
4.9.11. Do not drive fasteners into a damaged area caused by an unsatisfactory
fastening.
4.9.12. Do not use powder-actuated tools in an explosive or flammable
environment.
4.9.13. Use only the correct shield, guard, attachment fastener, charge, and
breech plug as recommended by the manufacturer for the task.
4.9.14. Wear goggles while using powder-actuated tools and where such tools are
being used.
4.9.15. Storage of powder-actuated tools and powder shall be in designated
location with access limited.

4.10. Portable grinder items for review:

4.10.1. Only competent and trained personnel should use portable grinders.
4.10.2. Operations shall review grinders to ensure they have:
4.10.2.1. An anti-kickback safety clutch
4.10.2.2. Soft-start vibration reducing handle
4.10.2.3. Restart protection
4.10.2.4. A braking system to rapidly stop the wheel
4.10.2.5. Noise-reduction grinding disk
4.10.3. Employees shall verify that attachments selected is designed for the
purpose it will be used (e.g. only use abrasive discs for grinding and cut-off
discs for cutting).
4.10.4. Employee shall verify that the maximum speed (RPM) marked on the
attachment is higher than the maximum speed of the angle grinder.
4.10.5. Employee shall never remove guards from grinders.
4.10.6. The requirements of– Hot Work Procedure, apply to spark producing
activities involving grinders.
4.10.7. Operations shall evaluate grinding operations as part of– Industrial
Hygiene Procedure requirements.

5. RECORDS

5.1. There are no record-keeping requirements for this procedure.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Description
Business
Leadership/EH Sshall: • Maintain this procedure as necessary.
• Provide tehnical guidance as required.
P&L
Leadership/EH Sshall: • Support implementation of this procedure.
• Provide technical guidance as required.
Operations shall: • Ensure that all affected individuals understand the
procedure and their individual responsibilities.
• Provide adequate training to affected persons.
• Ensure that all contractors are familiar with and understand their
responsibilities under this procedure.
• Take prompt action for any violation of this procedure.
• Conduct periodic self-assessment audits.
Employees shall: • Adhere to the rules established by this procedure.
• Report any violation of this procedure to the Supervisor or an EHS
professional.

7. TRAINING

7.1. All SML employees shall be trained on the requirements of this procedure and
on the specific tools they’re required to operate.
7.1.1. Hand and Power Tools shall be used by operations to conduct and track
training.

List of Records
Sr.
No. Description Format No. Retentio n
Period Location
1. Nil Nil Nil Nil
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Date (Org.): - 05.02.2022 Date (Rev.): - Rev. No.: - 00