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The document is a risk assessment form for the Jumeirah Beach Residence project, focusing on hazards associated with hand tools. It identifies significant risks such as eye injuries and injuries to hands and feet, and outlines control measures to mitigate these risks, including proper tool maintenance and personal protective equipment. The form emphasizes the importance of training operatives in safe tool usage and inspection.

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Raf - Hand Tools

The document is a risk assessment form for the Jumeirah Beach Residence project, focusing on hazards associated with hand tools. It identifies significant risks such as eye injuries and injuries to hands and feet, and outlines control measures to mitigate these risks, including proper tool maintenance and personal protective equipment. The form emphasizes the importance of training operatives in safe tool usage and inspection.

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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM No.

PRT-007

Project Title: Jumeirah Beach Residence


Project No. 1505……
Site Area: Sector JBR01

HAZARD / WORK ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT: HAND TOOLS


H = HIGH RISK, M = MEDIUM RISK, L = LOW RISK, I = INSIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT RISKS
Hazard Rating: 1 – Low, 2 – Medium, 3 - High H M L I WHO MAY BE HARMED
1. Eye injury X
2. Injury to hands, feet and body X EMPLOYEES
3. Tripping over tools X SUBCONTRACTORS

OFFICIAL VISITORS

GENERAL PUBLIC

……………………...

CONTROL MEASURES
1. All tools provided must be assessed to ensure that they are fit for purpose, the fit for the environment in which they are to be
used and they are in good condition.
2. Operatives on tools prior to their use must complete visual checks.
3. Tools are required to be suitable for the purpose for which they will be used.
4. Eye protection is to be provided and used whenever work is done using cold chisels, drills, grinders or other tools where there is
risk of flying particles or other or pieces of the tool breaking off.
5. 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.
6. Non-ferrous (spark free) tools are to be used in flammable atmospheres.
7. Insulated tools must be used where there is a possibility of live electrical work
8. All tolls should be kept clear of unnecessary grease, moisture or dirt.
9. Any moveable / adjustable parts should be lightly oiled to protect against corrosion and to prevent wear and misalignment.
10. Sharpening activities, must only be carried out by professionals as it is a relatively skilled job.
11. Tools should not be left lying around, they constitute a severe tripping hazard and they are liable to get damaged.
12. Site Manager to monitor hand tools which can deteriorate with time to ensure they are sharpened or replaced as necessary, and
to ensure that the tools are being used correctly.
13. Specific checks should be made as followed:
- Chisels for mushroom heads.
- Hammer and file handles for deterioration
- Open-ended spanners for splayed jaws
- Damage to pick and shovel handles.

INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION & TRAINING


1. Operatives are to be instructed in the correct method of use, inspection and maintenance requirements
at induction if not part of craft training.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT


SAFETY HELMET GLOVES ……………….…….. ……………………....
SAFETY BOOTS EAR PLUGS ……………………… ………………………
GOGGLES/VISOR EAR DEFENDERS ……………………… …………………….

Completed by: ………………………… Signature: …………………… Date: ………………


F-H&S-02-0

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