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The Use Of Explosive Power Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Untrained worker
- Inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2. Walk-through Site Inspection
- Tripping hazards
- Sharp objects and debris on the ground
- 3. Power Tool Selection
- Inappropriate tools for the job
- Defective tools
- 4. Power Tool Checking
- Electric shock
- Exploding components
- 5. Set-up Workspace
- Poor ergonomic set up
- Lack of clear workspace
- 6. Pre-start Safety Checks
- Improper safety checks leading to accidents
- Unattended powered tools
- 7. Tool Operation
- Unintentional starting
- Slip and fall accidents
- 8. Handling of Explosive Power Tools
- Explosion in hand
- Projectiles
- 9. Breakdown and Removal of Tools
- Mishandling leading to injury
- Exposure to sharp/dangerous parts
- 10. Post-operation Checks
- Electric shock from unattended tools
- Tools left on-site causing potential harm
- 11. Cleaning Operations
- Exposure to chemicals
- Slips due damage caused by a task
- 12. Waste Disposal
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Incorrect disposal methods
- 13. Reporting
- Incorrect documentation leading to lack of transparency
- 14. Return of Power Tools
- Failure to de-energize power tools
- Mishandling during returns
- 15. End-of-day Checks
- Injury from unattended powered tools left plugged in and energized
- Fire from overloaded circuits
- 16. Emergency Procedures Handling
- Lack of safety instructions
- Lack of evacuation procedures
- 17. Power Tool Maintenance
- Explosion during repairs due to inadequate maintenance knowledge
- Electric shock from handling improperly insulated component
- 18. Record keeping
- Non-compliance with regulation
- Incorrect filing
- 19. Training
- Poor quality training leading to misunderstood procedures
- Staff without current certificates
- 20. Review and Auditing
- Lack of ongoing health and safety evaluation
- Inadequate tracking systems