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The Risk From Dropped Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling tools
- Incorrect tool selection
- 2. Toolbox Talk
- Communication breakdown
- Lack of awareness
- 3. Selection of Tools
- Improper tools
- Tool malfunction
- 4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Check
- PPE failure
- Misuse of PPE
- 5. Work Area Barrier Setup
- Tripping
- Incursions by unauthorised personnel
- 6. Use of Hand tools
- Incorrect use
- Failing tools
- 7. Hoisting Tools to Height
- Load dropping
- Hoist failure
- 8. Tool Maintenance and Inspection
- Unsafe tools
- Inadequate inspection
- 9. Tool Storage
- Unsecured tools
- Poor organisation
- 10.Transporting Tools
- Accidental dropping
- Inadequate securement
- 11.Handover/Auditing of Tools
- Miscommunication
- Inventory error
- 12.Spotters & Barricade Persons
- Human error
- Lack of vigilance
- 13.Tool Containment at Heights
- Dropped object
- Failure to attach tool lanyard
- 14.Emergency Response Procedures
- Delayed response
- Confusion in procedures
- 15.Safety Inspections
- Overlooks
- Quota-driven
- Haste-induced errors
- 16.Closeout Procedures
- Unnoticed hazards left
- Lack of follow-through
- 17.Reporting Defective Tools
- Delay in reporting
- Using faulty tools
- 18.Tool Disposal Procedures
- Improper disposal
- Accidental injuries
- 19.Reviewing and Updating Policy
- Outdated policies
- Missing new hazard risks
- 20.Training and Competency Programs
- Inadequate training
- Overconfidence in skills