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The Electric Powered Hand Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electric shock
- Slippery surfaces
- 2. Tool Check
- Faulty equipment
- Unauthorised modifications
- 3. PPE Use
- Inadequate protection
- Incorrect usage
- 4. Workspace Set
- Obstructed pathways
- Poor lighting
- 5. Power Supply
- Overloaded circuits
- Tripping hazards
- 6. Tool Handling
- Repetitive strain
- Pinching injuries
- 7. Operating
- Kickback
- Noise exposure
- 8. Adjustments
- Unexpected start-up
- Sharp edges
- 9. Cleaning
- Chemical exposure
- Moving parts
- 10. Maintenance
- Electric shock
- Dust inhalation
- 11. Storage
- Falling objects
- Inaccessible areas
- 12. Training
- Lack of knowledge
- Inadequate supervision
- 13. Inspection
- Neglected routines
- Failure to identify issues
- 14. Reporting
- Poor communication
- Non-adherence to procedures
- 15. Emergency
- Panic response
- Delayed assistance
- 16. Disposal
- Incorrect disposal
- Environmental contamination
- 17. Transportation
- Load shifting
- Vehicle accidents
- 18. Signage
- Missing signs
- Misinterpretation
- 19. Ergonomics
- Poor posture
- Inadequate workspace setup
- 20. Debrief
- Ignored feedback
- Ineffective follow up