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The Power Tools Electric Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electric shock
- Flying debris
- 2. Tool Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Tool malfunction
- 3. Workspace Setup
- Inadequate lighting
- Cluttered workspace
- 4. Personal Protective Equipment
- Incorrect or ill-fitting PPE
- Insufficient PPE
- 5. Power Connection
- Overloading circuits
- Improper grounding
- 6. Initial Cutting/Drilling
- Flying debris
- Vibration injuries
- 7. Changing Accessories
- Accidental tool startup
- Incorrect accessory fitment
- 8. Adjusting Guard Position
- Tool kickback
- Exposure to moving parts
- 9. Ongoing Cutting/Drilling
- Heat injuries
- Noise exposure
- 10. Controlling Dust Exposure
- Inhalation of dust particles
- Reduced visibility
- 11. Area Clean-up
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Hand injuries
- 12. Tool Storage & Maintenance
- Incorrect storage
- Damage to tool