Job Steps Hazards Control Measures

Ensuring drum is empty and

properly cleaned and checking
the content of the drum
Drum might contain
flammable or poisonous
materials which might cause
explosion or release of
poisonous gas when cut.
Make sure the bungs
are taken off to be
cleaned
Steam clean the drum
Avoid cutting drums
that was used to
contain poisonous or
flammable materials
Select and train operators in
handling cutter
Rotary cutter which is not
handled by trained operators
might cause malfunction of
equipment which can lead to
accidents from happening
Operators undergo
training
Undergo trial run
Under proper
supervision
Operator is equipped with
protective gears
When cutting the drum, shard
might be flying in any direction
at high speed endangering the
operator. Besides that the
blades might also break during
operation which is very
dangerous to the operator.
Sparks might also be produced
during operation
Operator should be
equipped with face
shield
Wear heavy duty
gloves
Wear proper clothing
(apron)
Operator should tie up
long hair or remove
anything dangling
Handle cutter equipment at
proper place
When cutting, sparks are
produced which might cause a
fire if it lands on flammable
materials
Make sure that
nobody get on the way
when operation
Make sure that place is
brightly lighted
Air in the area is being
ventilated properly
Make sure place is
clean and free from
flammable materials
Make sure work piece is
secure properly before
operation of cutter
If drum not properly secure,
cutting the drum can be very
difficult and dangerous. The
work piece might slip and
cause injury to the operator
Provide a proper
working are equipped
with tools such as
clamps which ensures
the work piece to
remain stationary
while in operation.
Cleaning up Rotary cutter are sharp and
might injure people
Place rotary cutter
properly at a safe
place.
Keep it out of reach
from children