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Hand Tool Safety for Workers

This risk assessment identifies hazards associated with the use of hand tools and control measures to mitigate those risks. Hazards include personal injury from improper tool use, falling objects from loose tools, slips and trips due to poor housekeeping, and difficult access to work areas. Control measures involve using tools properly, securing unused tools and fall areas, maintaining good housekeeping, and using certified scaffolding. With these controls, the risk score is reduced from 9 before to 6 after, indicating a low risk level. Personal protective equipment including safety boots, overalls, hard hat, gloves, goggles, and hearing and respiratory protection is also required.

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Hand Tool Safety for Workers

This risk assessment identifies hazards associated with the use of hand tools and control measures to mitigate those risks. Hazards include personal injury from improper tool use, falling objects from loose tools, slips and trips due to poor housekeeping, and difficult access to work areas. Control measures involve using tools properly, securing unused tools and fall areas, maintaining good housekeeping, and using certified scaffolding. With these controls, the risk score is reduced from 9 before to 6 after, indicating a low risk level. Personal protective equipment including safety boots, overalls, hard hat, gloves, goggles, and hearing and respiratory protection is also required.

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GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT No.

04

Apply
Task Description: Use of Hand Tools
HAZARDS IDENTIFIED CONTROL MEASURES

1 Personal injury Only use tools in good condition


Use correct tool for job
Do not use modified tools
Do not use additional leverage or extensions
Use Kevlar gloves for cutting & sawing
Object being worked must be firmly fixed
2 Falling objects Keep unused tools in toolbox
Do not work with oily/greasy hands or gloves
Secure area beneath machine,
Use socket restraints and bolt boxes.
3 Slipping, tripping and falling Do not place toolbox on floor or in walkway
Smooth hose/wire runs, good house keeping
Do not put tools in pockets of overall, use
appropriate belts or bags.
Use drip trays, clean spillages immediately,
Always maintain safe and adequate access
4 Difficult access to work face Use certified scaffold access platforms, do
Not climb access ladders with tools in hand
5

PPE:- Safety boots x Overalls x Hard Hat x Gloves x LEP x


Goggles x Hearing Protection x Respiratory Protection x Other:-

PERSONS AT RISK: All Workers x Inexperienced Workers x Contractors


Near by workers x Others (specify) How many are at Risk All
Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE
BEFORE APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES AFTER APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES
3 X 3 = 9 3 X 2 = 6
6 or LESS = LOW RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES 6 or LESS = LOW RISK, NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK, REVIEW CONTROL MEASURES,
MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED
12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK, MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED
MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED BEFORE WORK CAN START

Scoring System
(A) Likelihood of injury or harm (B) Severity of potential injury
Very Unlikely = 1. Very likely = 4. Very Minor (no first aid) = 1. Major Injury = 4.
Unlikely = 2. Inevitable = 5. First Aid Injury = 2. Disability or Fatality = 5.
Even Chance = 3. Lost Time = 3.
Assessed for: Approved by:
Client: Name:

Site: Signature:

Assignment: Date of Approval:


Service Order No: Next Assessment: After change of scope or conditions
Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: C.S. Dec. 2010 Approved: 404598766.doc
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT No. 04

Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: C.S. Dec. 2010 Approved: 404598766.doc

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