POS 04 Use of Hand Tools
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IMPORTANT
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Work Activity: |
Use of Power/Hand Tools |
Directorate |
Economy & Place |
Section: |
Port of Sunderland |
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Date of Assessment: |
05/07/21 |
Date to be Reviewed: |
05/07/22 |
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What are the hazards? |
Who might be harmed and how? |
What precautions or existing control measures are presently taken. |
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If High or Medium Risk, what addition precautions or control measures need to be taken to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable. |
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Residual Risk
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Unsuitable Tools |
Operatives/ Persons Adjacent Injury. |
Tools provided by the employer must be assessed to ensure that they are fit for the purpose, the environment in which they are to be used and are in good working |
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What are the hazards? |
Who might be harmed and how? |
What precautions or existing control measures are presently taken. |
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Risk Rating
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If High or Medium Risk, what addition precautions or control measures need to be taken to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable. |
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Residual Risk
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condition. |
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Inexperienced user |
Operatives/ Persons Adjacent Injury. |
Operatives are to be instructed in the correct method of use and in maintenance requirements at induction if not part of trades training.
Inexperienced persons should only use tools under proper supervision and for training purposes. |
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Damaged tools |
Operatives/ Persons Adjacent Injury. |
Operatives to carryout pre-use check of tools and equipment to and that they are sharpened or replaced as necessary,
Power tools will be subjected to a planned preventative maintenance program as recommended by the manufacturer.
All lifting equipment and accessories will be subjected to a statutory LOLER Inspection at periods outlined in the LOLER Code of Practice |
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Flying particles |
Operatives/ Persons Adjacent |
Eye protection EN166 is to be provided and used whenever work is done using cold chisels, drills, |
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What are the hazards? |
Who might be harmed and how? |
What precautions or existing control measures are presently taken. |
Likelihood |
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Risk Rating
L x S |
If High or Medium Risk, what addition precautions or control measures need to be taken to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable. |
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Residual Risk
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Injury. |
grinders or other tools where there is a risk of flying particles or pieces of the tool breaking off. |
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Strike Injuries |
Operatives/ Persons Adjacent Injury. |
PPE (impact resistant gloves) EN 388 to be worn where there is a risk of striking hands e.g. use of hammer and chisel. |
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Sharp blades |
Operatives/ Persons Adjacent Injury. |
Open-bladed knives, screwdrivers and other sharp tools are to be carried and used so as not to cause injury to the user or others. |
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Power Tools |
Operatives/ Persons Adjacent Injury. Cuts Puncture wounds Eye injuries Electric shock Burns Serious injury Hand Arm vibration syndrome Noise induced hearing loss Respiratory injury |
Employees must attend pre- employment screening and inform OHU of any pre-existing condition from previous employment
All power tools and machinery must be only used for the purpose for which it was designed
Suitable training required for changing wheels / blades on tools.
Always ensure work area is clear from other persons before cutting/grinding |
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Who might be harmed and how? |
What precautions or existing control measures are presently taken. |
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If High or Medium Risk, what addition precautions or control measures need to be taken to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable. |
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from dust |
Equipment to be regularly maintained, PAT and visually inspected prior to use - Never use defective equipment
110v or battery power tools to be used where possible
Where 110V or Battery tools are not available, 240V tools may be used with a 30mA RCD at the point of connection to the electrical supply
Trailing Wires are reduced by selection of battery operated tools where applicable. Cables to be strung overhead or around the working perimeter - No trailing cables to prevent trip hazards Where there are trailing wires through a walkway then these will be covered using a cable covers.
Operatives who are exposed to noisy machinery/environments will be issued with ear protection with a min SNR of 20db |
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What are the hazards? |
Who might be harmed and how? |
What precautions or existing control measures are presently taken. |
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If High or Medium Risk, what addition precautions or control measures need to be taken to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable. |
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Tool cards will be kept with each tool identifying the PPE required and standards
All guards must be in place
When cutting materials ensure they are positioned on a level and stable surface to prevent movement.
Wear PPE i.e. cut resistant gloves if risk of sharp edges
Avoid wet materials making contact with electricity services / wiring.
Where required dust suppression equipment must be used.
Employees must inform their manager of any health condition which they consider may be being caused or made worse by their work.
Employees must attend Health Surveillance appointments. |
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What are the hazards? |
Who might be harmed and how? |
What precautions or existing control measures are presently taken. |
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Employees must work in accordance with information, instruction and training and use personal protective equipment, in accordance with information, instruction and training.
Operative exposed to airborne dust must wear RPE to FFP3 Standard. Operatives must be face fitted to ensure that the equipment provides appropriate protection. |
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Use of mobile phones |
Employees and visitors |
Make and receive calls and text messages only in a designated safe areas such as welfare facilities, or in a safe place away from live traffic and work activities |
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