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- 1. Using Portable Power Tools Department of Engineering - Risk Assessment Hazard Effect Control measures Residual risk Electricity Electric shock Check condition of lead and plug before use. Use 110v or battery tools or RCD where practicable. Check for hidden/buried cables before drilling etc. Do not work where water is present without specialist advice. Qualified person to test all portable electrical hand tools at least annually. Low Flammable/explosive atmosphere Fire/Explosion Do not use heat generating equipment without Hot Work Permit. Do not work near flammables, compressed gases, in explosive atmospheres or confined spaces without specialist advice. Check with Clerk of Works before using flammable fuel or gas driven equipment. Low Moving parts Entanglement Loose clothing, jewellery and long hair to be kept clear of moving parts. Use guards where appropriate. Low Flying debris, swarf etc. Eye, hand or facial injury Use protective eyewear or face shield. Use guards where appropriate. Wear protective gloves where appropriate. Advise nearby persons of hazard. Isolate area with barriers, tape etc. where necessary. Low Noise Hearing damage Wear hearing protection if above 80dB(A) or if uncomfortably loud (request assessment if in doubt). Advise nearby persons of hazard. Supervisors should inform users of risks from noise. Low/moderate Vibration Hand/Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Select power tools with lowest vibration levels. Minimise the time individuals use the equipment (e.g. job rotation). Restrict use of vibration inducing tools to recommended times (see Departmental guidance, manufacturers information, local risk assessment or label on equipment/ box). Ensure tools are properly stored, maintained and used according to manufacturers instructions. Supervisors should inform users of risks from vibration. Arrange health surveillance for those identified at risk from vibration. Low/moderate
- 2. Using Portable Power Tools Department of Engineering - Risk Assessment Hazard Effect Control measures Residual risk Ergonomic Musculo-skeletal injury Ensure there is adequate room to do the job. Minimise the time individuals use heavy equipment (e.g. job rotation). Use jigs and suspension systems to assist the handling of heavy equipment (e.g. large grinders). Wear safety footwear unless feet protected by other means (e.g. sitting at a bench). Low/moderate Slips, trips and falls Minor injury Major injury Fatal injury Ensure work area is free (as is practicable) from trailing cables, tools, materials, debris and spills. All work should be from a suitable and stable work platform. The use of ladders restricted to trained users and must be cleared with supervisor. Moderate Low Low Dust Respiratory illness Reduced visibility Skin irritation Use a dust mask (check for fit). Increase ventilation to work area (e.g. open windows, temporary extract etc.) Wear close-fitting safety goggles. Stop working if visibility is noticeably reduced. Wear suitable protective clothing (especially gloves). Clean work area regularly (e.g. sweep, vacuum, wash down). Low Air line detaching or bursting Eye/face injury Distraction Check condition and connections of air-line before use. Ensure air-line is not on a traffic route (pedestrian or vehicular). Low Tool jamming or binding Wrist/hand injury Check tool is appropriate for the job and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Trained operators only (or under strict supervision). Ensure tools are maintained according to manufacturers instructions. Low/moderate Inappropriate use All of above Check tool is appropriate for the job and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Users shall be trained in the correct use of portable tools. Inexperienced power tools users should be supervised or observed when first using an unfamiliar item of equipment or in an unfamiliar environment. Power tools should be securely stored when not in use. Low/moderate
- 3. Using Portable Power Tools Department of Engineering - Risk Assessment Signature to confirm that this is a suitable and sufficient assessment of risk and that stated control measures are in place and will be reviewed. Name of Assessor Email: Signature Date Name of Supervisor Signature Date Local Safety Coordinator Signature Date Departmental Safety Office Signature Date Additional Users Signature Date