HAZARDS AND CONTROLS FOR THE PORTABLE POWER TOOLS

                    HAZARDS AND CONTROLS FOR THE PORTABLE POWER TOOLS

Power tools

HAZARDS AND CONTROLS FOR THE PORTABLE POWER TOOLS

(Drill machine, Grinder, Sanders, Power saw, Hand Saw)

HAZARDS	CONTROL MEASURES
Electricity	-          Ensure the use of correct tools for use fit for work -          Inspected and tagged tools should be used -          Before using check equipment for damage -          The emergency of electrical fire or electrocution and how to operate switch-off switches and/or circuit breaker panels -          Ensure electrical cables are free from damage or cuts -          Proper maintenance of equipment -          Ensure do not use faulty and overheated equipment -          Ensure the use of suitable equipment -          Electrical cables keep cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges -          Equipment & tools are Disconnect when not in use -          Make sure to use double-insulated tools while working -          Ensure do not overload electrical equipment or tools -          Ensure do not use equipment with frayed cords, damaged insulation, or broken plugs -          Use and test GFCI’s Check switches and insulation
Noise	-          Increased distance between source and receiver by the zoning of noisy areas -          Ensure ear defenders are often designed to be dismantled for easy cleaning -          Arrange to reduce the noise produced by a vibrating machine by vibration damping -          Ensure equipment is well lubricated and maintained -          Reducing the exposure time of workers by job rotation -          Safe storage of equipment & tools– in hygienic locations -          Choosing low-noise tools and machinery -          Ensure place a barrier between the noise source and the employee -          Displayed safety signs high noisy areas -          Designing, fabricating, and using quieter machines to replace the noisy ones -          PPE earplugs and earmuffs are provided to workers
Vibration	-          Read carefully the instruction of the machine -          Job rotation time limits the duration of exposure to vibrations -          Workers & operators trained & experienced -          Work schedule with adequate rest breaks -          Reducing the vibration at the source by eliminating the source, substituting the source, changing work techniques, and maintenance -          Arrange equipment with the least possible vibration -          Arrange equipment is well maintained to avoid excessive vibration -          Reduce vibration exposure to the lowest level reasonably practicable -          Provide interrupting the pathway from source to receiver – isolation -          Arrange Health surveillance for the workers which involves the vibration activities -          Wear proper PPEs (leather gloves)
Ejection	-          An automated feed system machine should be used -          Use properly matched parts of the machine -          Use proper rated of disk or bits
Entanglement	-          Ensure all rotatory parts of the machine should be covered -          Do not use wear loose clothes nearby the rotatory parts of the machine
Tripping Hazards	-          Safe designated walkway and access -          Clear access from obstruction, wet surface -          Proper arrangement for material stacking -          Adequate lighting shall be arranged in the working area -          Provided designated waste material area -          Managed the working live cables -          Housekeeping routines should be established to ensure that pedestrian routes are free of trip hazards and obstructions. -          Floors and walkways should be inspected and repaired to keep them in a safe condition
Dust	-          Wear dust mask