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The Swinging Heavy Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect manual handling
- Improper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2. Tool Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Tools not fit for purpose
- 3. Stance and Posture Check
- Incorrect posture
- Contact with moving parts
- 4. Swing Action
- Strain or sprain from repeated actions
- Slips and falls
- 5. Positioning of Work Piece
- Incorrect positioning
- Inadequate light conditions
- 6. Use of Tool
- Improper usage leading to flying debris
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- 7. Handling of Heavy Tools
- Strain injuries
- Accidental drops
- 8. Rest or Change Interval
- Fatigue from prolonged physical labour
- Decreased attention leading to accidents
- 9. Clean up
- Slips
- trips and falls on untidy work area
- Hazardous substances exposure
- 10. Health Monitoring
- No use of wash facilities leading to contamination
- Failure to notice early signs of health issues related to tool usage
- 11. Correct Storage
- Tools falling off shelves/racks
- Incorrect storage leading to faster wear & tear
- 12. Maintenance and Repair
- Incorrect repair procedures
- Equipment left in hazardous state after repair
- 13. Noise Management
- Noisy work environment leading to stress & hearing damage
- Unsuitable ear protection equipment
- 14. Dust control
- Inhalation risks if masks not worn or properly worn
- Eye injury
- 15. Emergency readiness
- Lack of understanding about emergency procedures
- Defective safety tools like fire extinguishers
- 16. Safe work method statement
- Failure to follow the safety measures
- Lack of frequent review and update on safety provisions
- 17. Staff Training
- Inadequate skills leading to accidents
- No knowledge on symptoms indicating health problems from tool usage
- 18. Communication and Consultation
- Misunderstand delays due to safety precautions
- No clarity on who needs to be informed when hazard is spotted
- 19. Reporting Procedure
- Accidents not reported leading to no corrective action
- Reports not investigated properly
- 20. Off-Site Visits
- Exposure to unknown hazards
- Improper use of PPE due to unfamiliar environment