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The Use Electric Or Pneumatic Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect tool selection
- Poorly maintained tools
- 2. Power Connection
- Electrocution from improper insulation
- Contact with live wires
- 3. Operation
- Noise exposure
- Vibrations causing hand-arm injuries
- 4. Manoeuvre
- Trip
- slip and fall hazards while carrying tools
- 5. Maintenance and Cleaning
- Injury due to unswitched tools
- Exposure to dust
- 6. De-powering/ Unplugging tools
- Risk of electric shock if power is still on
- 7. Storage
- Improper storage leading to damage
- Trip hazards
- 8. Emergency Procedures
- Fires from faulty equipment
- Injury from quick movements in emergencies
- 9. Tool Inspection
- Injury by sharp objects
- Hazards from faulty tools
- 10. Disposal
- Harmful waste disposal
- Contamination risks
- 11. Training
- Inadequate training can lead to accidents
- 12. Personal Protective Gear Check
- Hazards relating to improper fitting or damaged PPE
- 13. Work site Area clean up
- Slips
- trips
- cuts from debris on floor
- 14. Tool Exchange
- Risk of dropping tools
- Risk from unused tools
- 15. Documentation
- Loss of crucial information
- Miscommunication
- 16. Manual Handling
- Strains and sprains
- Back injuries
- 17. Rest Breaks
- Fatigue leading to loss of concentration and potential accidents
- 18. Reporting Accidents/Incidents
- Delays can lead to worsening of wounds/injuries
- 19. Tool inventory check
- Misplaced tools producing potential hazards
- 20. Debriefing
- Confusions due to lack of clear communication