This risk assessment document details the hazards associated with operating special tools that require specific training due to their complexity or risk of injury. It identifies six special tools including cartridge operated tools, abrasive wheel machines, circular saws, compressed air tools, pipe cutting machines, and band saws. The main hazards are entanglement in moving parts, hand injuries from cutting blades, impact from ejected materials, electric shock, and hot sparks/debris. Controls to mitigate the risks include training and competency requirements for operators, use of guards and safety devices, maintenance, supervision, PPE, safe operating procedures, reduced voltage for electric tools, and hot work permits. With these controls in place, the residual risk rating is low.
This risk assessment document details the hazards associated with operating special tools that require specific training due to their complexity or risk of injury. It identifies six special tools including cartridge operated tools, abrasive wheel machines, circular saws, compressed air tools, pipe cutting machines, and band saws. The main hazards are entanglement in moving parts, hand injuries from cutting blades, impact from ejected materials, electric shock, and hot sparks/debris. Controls to mitigate the risks include training and competency requirements for operators, use of guards and safety devices, maintenance, supervision, PPE, safe operating procedures, reduced voltage for electric tools, and hot work permits. With these controls in place, the residual risk rating is low.
This risk assessment document details the hazards associated with operating special tools that require specific training due to their complexity or risk of injury. It identifies six special tools including cartridge operated tools, abrasive wheel machines, circular saws, compressed air tools, pipe cutting machines, and band saws. The main hazards are entanglement in moving parts, hand injuries from cutting blades, impact from ejected materials, electric shock, and hot sparks/debris. Controls to mitigate the risks include training and competency requirements for operators, use of guards and safety devices, maintenance, supervision, PPE, safe operating procedures, reduced voltage for electric tools, and hot work permits. With these controls in place, the residual risk rating is low.
This risk assessment document details the hazards associated with operating special tools that require specific training due to their complexity or risk of injury. It identifies six special tools including cartridge operated tools, abrasive wheel machines, circular saws, compressed air tools, pipe cutting machines, and band saws. The main hazards are entanglement in moving parts, hand injuries from cutting blades, impact from ejected materials, electric shock, and hot sparks/debris. Controls to mitigate the risks include training and competency requirements for operators, use of guards and safety devices, maintenance, supervision, PPE, safe operating procedures, reduced voltage for electric tools, and hot work permits. With these controls in place, the residual risk rating is low.
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RISK ASSESSMENT / Use of Special Tools
This assessment details the arrangements in place to control the hazards present from the use of tools and equipment that require specific training or competency to operate, due to their complexity or the significant risk created during their operation. Persons at Risk: Machine operators and other persons in close proximity A = Hazard Severity B = Likelihood C = Risk Rating (A x B)
5 fatality 5 Very Likely Extreme = 17+
Frequency and Duration of Exposure: Throughout duration of use
4 Major Injury 4 Likely High + 12 - 16
3 Chronic Injury 3 Possible Medium = 7 - 11
RISK RATING
HAZARDS IDENTIFIED
2 Minor Injury 2 Unlikely Low + 6 and Below
1 - No Injury 1 - Very Unlikely
RISIDUAL RISK
EXISTING CONTROLS
20
The following items are deemed to be classified as special tools:
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi.
Cartridge operated tools (Hilti Guns)
Abrasive wheel machines (cutting and grinding) Handheld and Bench Circular Saws Compressed Air Driven Tools Pipe Cutting and Threading Machines Band Saws
injury is likely to arise from the following:
i. ii. iii. iv. v.
Entanglement in moving parts
Hand injury due to contact with cutting blades Impact with ejected material/projectiles Electric shock Hot sparks and cutting/grinding debris
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix.
Machines only to be operated by trained, competent workers, Contractors to supply a list of
personnel authorized to operate each tool type Supervisors to be competent to oversee workers applying correct operating controls All manufacturers guards and safety devices are to be in place and operating correctly Machinery to be maintained in accordance with manufacturers instructions Machinery not to be left unattended in a n area where it could be used by untrained operators Appropriate PPE is to be worn Documented Safe System of Work written to give guidance on controls methods required for special tools Electrical tools operated a t a reduce voltage (110v) or if not available 110v then through an RCD fitted with a 30mA circuit breaker Hot works permits required for grinding activities if significant sparks are likely to be produced
Evaluation of Controls and Further Action Required
Controls are deemed to be as low as reasonably practicable when residual risk rating does not exceed 6 Review this assessment at periods not exceeding 12 months
