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The Prevention Of Dropped Or Misplaced Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper handling of tools
- Poorly maintained tools
- 2. Safeguarding Tools
- Faulty tool balancers
- Unsecured tools at height
- 3. Tool Selection
- Use of inappropriate tools
- Inadequate training on tool use
- 4. Inspection
- Failure to spot defects
- Unawareness of standards for inspection
- 5. Usage
- Incorrect usage of tools
- Overexertion while using heavy tools
- 6. Maintenance
- Inefficiency due to lack of maintenance
- Accidents due to malfunctioning tools
- 7. Storage
- Incorrect storage leading to damage
- Misplacement leading to loss or injury
- 8. Replacement
- Delays due to unavailable replacement
- Inefficiencies due to incompatible substitutes
- 9. Disposal
- Injury from improper disposal of sharp or hefty tools
- Environmental harm due to improper waste management
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge about emergency procedures
- Panic and confusion in an emergency situation
- 11. Training
- Inadequate training leading to mistakes
- Lack of periodic retraining leading to skill decay
- 12. Communication
- Miscommunication leading to errors
- Unreported hazards leading to accidents
- 13. Tool Control
- Possible theft
- Loss of accessories/part necessary for operation
- 14. Worksite Clean-Up
- Accidents due to slipping on misplaced tools
- Injury from hazardous waste left behind
- 15. Review and Improvement
- Inadequate review processes
- Lack of procedures for continuous improvement
- 16. Documentation
- Loss of important records
- Non-compliance with regulatory requirements
- 17. Tool Transport
- Damage during transportation
- Loss or misplacement of tools during transit
- 18. Regular Audits
- Absence of checks leading to oversights
- Non-compliance detected late due to infrequent audits
- 19. Handling Flammable Tools
- Risk of fires or explosions
- Health risks from handling certain chemicals
- 20. Dealing with Corrosive Tools
- Damage to equipment or injury to personnel from corrosive tools
- Environmental damage due to improper disposal