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Hazards & Controls for Hand-Held Tools (Defects that could present a…
Hazards & Controls for Hand-Held Tools
Examples of hand-held (non-powered) tools
Hammers
Chisels
Screwdrivers
Knives
Hazards associated with hand-held tools
Impact on part of the body (e.g. hammer hitting thumb)
Part of the tool becoming loose (e.g. head of hammer)
Tool becoming defective resulting in use of more force (poor ergonomics)
Requirement for safe use
Selecting the appropriate tool for the task (fit for purpose i.e. a hammer to hammer nails, not a spanner to hammer)
Selecting the appropriate tool for the environment
Visual inspection of the tool before use
Regular inspection & maintenance
Adequate information, instruction & training
Adequate supervision
Safe systems of work
Defects that could present a risk to the user
Loose head on the tool
Handles missing from tools
Mushroomed head on chisels
Blunt blades
Spayed jaws on spanners
Worn sockets (screw)
Corroded tools
Broken shaft on tool
Examples of hand-held (powered) tools
Electric drill
Sander
Grinder
Hazards & misuse of portable power tools
Electrical shock from power supply
Puncture injuries (e.g. from drill)
Entanglement with rotating parts
Hand-arm vibration syndrome
Noise-induced hearing loss
Respiratory problems from inhalation (e.g. wood dust)
Eye injuries from ejected material
Trip hazards from electrical cables
Locations or environments that may be unsuitable for portable electrical equipment
Wet environments
Excesses of temperature
Flammable atmosphere (Zone 0)
Dusty atmosphere (Zone 20)
Chemical or corrosive atmosphere
Control measures for portable electrical equipment
Selecting the appropriate tool for the task (fit for purpose)
Selecting the appropriate tool for the environment / location
Visual inspection of the tool before use
Regular inspection & maintenance
Adequate information, instruction & training
Adequate supervision
Safe systems of work