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The Operation Of Power Tools At Height Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor training
- Failing equipment
- slips
- trips and falls
- 2. Check Power Tools
- Electric shock
- faulty tools
- falling objects
- 3. Wear Safety Gear
- Inadequate protection
- risk of falling or being struck by falling objects
- 4. Set Up Scaffold or Ladder
- Falls from height
- unstable surfaces
- 5. Transport Power Tools to Height
- Risk of dropping tools
- tripping over cords
- 6. Connect Power Supply
- Electrical faults
- electrocution risk
- 7. Operate Power Tools at Height
- Falls from height
- misuse of tools
- flying debris
- noise exposure
- 8. Disconnect Power Supply
- Electrocution risk
- equipment damage
- 9. Descend From Height
- Risks of falling
- losing balance
- 10. Clean up Work Area
- Slips
- trips & falls
- improper disposed waste
- 11. Store Equipment
- Falling objects risk
- improper storage leading to damage
- 12. Report Incidents
- Communication barrier
- lack of awareness
- 13. Maintenance of Tools
- Injury from sharp parts
- tool malfunction
- 14. Regular Training Sessions
- Poor knowledge
- mishandling of equipment
- 15. Review Workplace Rules
- Non adherence to regulations
- ignorance of safety rules
- 16. Inspection of Worksites
- Potential unaddressed hazards
- poorly maintained areas
- 17. Continual Monitoring
- Complacency of workers
- overlooked potential risks
- 18. Safety Briefings and Drills
- Inadequate emergency response
- Lack of safety knowledge
- 19. Regular Equipment Audits
- Faulty equipment usage
- improper maintenance
- 20. Handle Wastes and Debris Properly
- Mishandling dangerous substances
- exposure to toxic materials