Job Hazard/Safety Analysis For The Electrician

Job Hazard/Safety Analysis
For the
Electrician
INTRODUCTION
Job Hazard/Safety Analysis for the Electrician is a partial list of known task performed
by the professional electrician. We have placed known task in alphabetical order and in
a table format, listing each task in a step-by-step sequence followed by the potential
hazard and a recommended action or procedure.
This is by no means an exhaustive list and is subject to modification. Additional
comments may be added as more information becomes available.
If you are asked to perform an occasional task, not listed with your job title, you can look
up an individual task by returning to our Job Safety Analysis page and check the pulldown menu for Job Task.
APHABETICAL LIST OF TASK
Air Compressor
ATV 4-Wheeler
Battery Charger
Bench Grinder
Chain Hoist
Chemicals (Pouring Handling)
Cleaning (Sweep & Mop)
Cutoff Saw
Ditchwitch Trencher
Drill Bit Sharpener
Drill Press
Driving
Drum Handling (30-55 Gal.)
Floor Jack, Hydraulic
Forklift
Fuel Transfer Pump
Hand Held Portable Power Tools
Heat Gun
Hoist (Electric/Manual) Slings
Hydraulic Press
Jack Stands, Manual
Lifting/Carrying Objects
Loft/Mezzanine/Roof Operations
Miter Saw
Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic
Pipe Thread Machine
Plate Compactor
Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered
Portable Heater, Electric Powered
Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered
Power Hacksaw
Propane Torch (14-20 oz. Cylinder)
Shop Vac(s)
Soldering Guns/Irons
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Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor

Task
Hazard
Cause
Shutdown
and Isolate
Unit
Routine
Maintenance
/Repair
Routine
Operation
Prevention
Unit
Activation
during repair
Auto start and/or human error
Lockout/Tagout
Noise
Hand Injury
Equipment Operation
Confined work areas, sharp edges
Use Hearing Protection

Gloves
Eye Injury
Residual air pressure
Electric Shock
Improper operation and

maintenance
Noise
Noise
Equipment Operation
Equipment Operation
Goggles, safety glasses with

side shields
Manufacturers instructions
strictly followed, lock-out/tagout
Use hearing protection
Eye Injury
Blowing debris
Use safety glasses w/side

shields or goggles
PPE Required:
Goggles/Safety Glasses with side shield
Hearing Protection
Gloves
Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor, Portable, Electric
Task
Hazard
Cause
Routine
Maintenance
/Repair
Routine
Operation
Electric
Shock
Improper operation and maintenance
Noise
Equipment operation
Trauma
Improper use, uncontrolled release of

compressed air
Eye
Injury
Projectiles, flying debris
Prevention
Unplug electrical cord and retain
control of plug during
repair/maintenance
Use appropriate nozzle for
specific work activity, situational
awareness
Goggles or safety glasses with
side shields
PPE Required:
Goggles or Safety glasses with side shield
Hearing Protection
Hazard Analysis: ATV 4-Wheeler

Task
Hazard
Cause
Routine
Maintenan
ce/Repair
Hand Injury
Confined work areas, sharp

edges/objects, rotating parts
Gloves, situational awareness
Foot Injury
Equipment rolls over foot,

object drops on foot
Rotating parts
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
Routine
Operation
Prevention
Muscle/Ligam
ent Strain
Eye Injury
Awkward working positions
Noise
Noise
Equipment Operation
Equipment Operation
Situational awareness,
appropriate clothing
Position body to avoid strains,
take appropriate breaks
Goggles/Safety Glasses
w/side shields
Head Injury
Fall from 4-Wheeler, accident
Wear helmet
Flying Particles
PPE Required:
Helmet
Safety glasses, goggles or helmet face shield
Gloves
Hearing Protection
Safety Shoes/boots protective clothing (optional)
Hazard Analysis: Battery Charger

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Drop object on foot
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
(Burns)
Eye Injury
Batty acid spills
Electrical
Shock
Fire

maintenance, battery condition
Sparks, improper storage of
flammables, combustibles
Explosion
Spark/poor ventilation,
smoking, improper procedures
Goggles, apron, gloves, proper

battery handling procedures
Goggles, appropriate battery
handling procedures
Lockout/tagout, manufacturers
instructions strictly followed
Appropriate placed fire
extinguisher, remove all
combustibles and fire hazards
from machine area
Adequate ventilation, no
smoking, follow manufacturers
instructions
Battery acid splashes
PPE Required:
Apron
Gloves
Safety Shoes/Boots
Goggles
Hazard Analysis: Bench Grinder

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Dust/particles generated
during machine operation
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot

Impact, penetration,
compression
Projectiles
Head
Protection
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Heat, sparks
Improper grounding, Improper

operations and maintenance
Prevention
Appropriate natural ventilation,
disposable respirators
Safety glasses with side shield
or appropriate safety goggles
Situational awareness, PPE,
protective clothing, machine
guards
Wear safety shoes
Face Shield
from grinding/buffing area
Lockout/tagout, proper
grounding of frame,
manufacturers instructions
strictly followed
PPE Required: protective Clothing (optional)

Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield
Face Shield
Safety Shoes/Boots disposable Respirators (optional)
Gloves
Hazard Analysis: Chain Hoist

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Drop object on foot
Wear Safety shoes
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Impact, burns
Swinging chain/hoisted
equipment
Gloves, Situational awareness

Hard hat
PPE Required:
Gloves
Safety Shoes/Boots
Hard
Hazard Analysis: Chemicals (Pouring/Handling)

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Eye Injury
Splash, fumes
Goggles
Contact
irritation, burn
or absorption
Inhalation
Face
Splash, skin contact
Gloves (appropriate type for

chemical), apron (if necessary),
long sleeves
Wear respirator if needed
Wear Face Shield (if
necessary)
Breathing fumes
Splash
PPE Required:
Goggles
Gloves protective Clothing (apron)
Respirator (as needed)
Face shield (if necessary)
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Hazard Analysis: Cleaning (Sweeping/Mopping/Buffing)

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Foot Injury
Inhalation
Projectiles, impact, chemical

contact
Dropped object on foot
Chemicals, dust
Prevention
Situational awareness, gloves,
protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
Wear respirator or dust mask if
needed
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/boots
Gloves (optional) protective Clothing (long pants recommended to prevent chemical splash
on skin)
Respirator or dust mask (as needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Cutoff Saw

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles, rotating parts, point

of operation, ingoing nip joints,
flying chips & sparks
Drop object on foot
Point of Operation, ingoing nip
points, rotating parts, flying
chips and sparks
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Heat, sparks
Improper grounding, improper

Prevention
disposable respirators,
automatic vacuum machine
guards
Safety shoes
Machine guards, situational
awareness
Face Shield
from area
Lockout/tagout, proper
grounding of frame,
strictly followed
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/Boots
Safety glasses/goggles
Face Shield (optional) disposable Respirators (optional)
Hearing Protection
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Hazard Analysis: Ditchwitch Trencher

Task
Hazard
Cause
Routine
Maintenanc
e/Repair
Routine
Operation
Prevention
Hand Injury
Confined work areas, sharp

edges/objects, rotating parts
Foot Injury
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
Equipment rolls over foot, object

drops on foot
Rotating parts
Eye Injury
Noise
Noise
Flying particles
Equipment Operation
Equipment Operation
Head Injury
Foot Injury
Bump head, objects fall on head

Equipment rolls over foot, object
drops on foot
Sharp edges/objects
Hand Injury
Situational awareness, appropriate

clothing
Safety glasses
Wear hard hat (as necessary)
Wear safety shoes
Wear Gloves
PPE Required:
Protective Clothing
Safety Shoes/Boots
Safety Glasses
Hard
Gloves
Hearing Protection
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Hazard Analysis: Drill Bit Sharpener

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Eye Injury
Projectiles, filings
Hand Injury
Point of operation, ingoing nip

chips and sparks
Electrical
Shock
Prevention
Situational awareness
Proper grounding of frame,
strictly followed
PPE Required:
Safety Glasses w/side shield
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Hazard Analysis: Drill Press

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Inhalation
Electrical Shock
Sparks, friction
Eye Injury
Filings/particles generated
Dust/particles generated during
machine operation
Projectiles, flying sparks

disposable respirators
situational awareness
Wear safety shoes
Inhalation
Trauma
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Fire
Projectiles, rotating parts, point

of operation, ingoing nip points,
flying chips & sparks
Drop object on foot
chips & sparks
Projectiles
Gloves (optional), machine

guards, situational awareness
Face shield (if necessary)
strictly followed. Appropriate
placed fire extinguisher,
remove all combustibles and
fire hazards
PPE Required:
Protective Clothing (optional)
Safety Shoes/Boots
Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield disposable
Respirators (optional)
Face shield
Gloves (optional)
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Hazard Analysis: Driving

Task
Hazard
General
Use
Trauma
Noise
Cause
Prevention
Projectiles, impact, vibration,

burns
Engine, impact
Situational awareness, gloves

(optional), seat belts
Wear hearing protection for
noise level over 85db
PPE Required:
Hearing Protection
Gloves (optional)
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Hazard Analysis: Drum, 30-55 Gal (Handling)

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Eye Injury
Splashes
Trauma
Foot Injury
Impact
Prevention
Goggles (for handling exposed
chemicals)
Wear safety shoes
PPE Required:
Goggles
Safety Shoes/boots
Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Floor Jack, Hydraulic

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Roll jack over foot
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
Overloading jack beyond rated

capacity, using jack for support
rather than just lifting
Follow manufacturers
instructions. Ensure that rated
load is legibly and permanently
marked in a prominent location
on jack, and rated capacity is
not exceeded. Immediately
support load once it is lifted.
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Forklift

Task
Hazard
General
Use
Trauma
Foot Injury
Noise
Eye
Cause
Prevention

burns
Engine, impact
Fluid splash when servicing

switch guards
Wear safety shoes
Wear hearing protection
Wear safety goggles
PPE Required:
Safety goggles
Safety Shoes/boots
Hearing Protection
Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Fuel Transfer Pump

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Eye Injury
Fuel splashes
Goggles
Hand Injury
Fuel contact in sub-zero

weather
Smoking, sparks, improper
grounding and bonding
Gloves
Fire,
Explosion
No smoking or exposure to
sparks or open flame during
fueling. Fill stem shall be
bonded to the container during
filling operations by means of a
bond wide. Appropriate placed
fire extinguisher.
PPE Required:
Goggles
Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Hand Held Portable Power Tools

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot

chips & sparks
Projectiles
Head
Protection
Fire
Noise
Electrical
Shock
Sparks
Machine operation
Prevention
disposable respirators (if
necessary), automatic vacuum
machine
Wear safety shoes
awareness
Face Shield
from machine area
Hearing protection
strictly followed
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/Boots
Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shields
Disposable Respirators (optional)
Face shield, as appropriate
Hearing Protection
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Hazard Analysis: Heat Gun

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Burns
Electrical
Shock
Fumes, vapors and gases

generated during use
Hot air, contact with heat gun
Improper operation &
maintenance
Prevention
Properly ventilated work area,
use disposable respirators
strictly followed, replace worn
parts
PPE Required:
Gloves disposable Respirators (optional, if appropriate)
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Hazard Analysis: Hoist (Electric/Manual)/Slings

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Impact
Foot Injury
Prevention
hardhat
Wear safety shoes
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/boots
Gloves
Hard hat
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Hazard Analysis: Hydraulic Press

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles, moving parts, point

of operation, pinch points,
flying items
Drop object on foot
Point of operation, pinch
points, moving parts, flying
items.
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Prevention
guards
Wear safety shoes
Gloves, machine guards,
situational awareness
Face Shield (as necessary)
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/Boots
Gloves
Face shield (as necessary)
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Hazard Analysis: Jack Stands, Manual

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Foot Injury
Improper placement of load
Trauma
Overloading vehicle stand

beyond rated capacity
Prevention
Situational awareness, wear
safety shoes
instructions. Ensure that rated
load is legibly and permanently
marked in a prominent location
on vehicle stand, and rated load
capacity is not exceeded.
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Lifting/Carrying Objects

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Impact
Foot Injury
Prevention
back brace/belt (optional)
Wear safety shoes/boots
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/boots
Gloves
Back brace/belt (optional)
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Hazard Analysis: Loft/Mezzanine/Roofing Operations

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Impact, falls
Foot Injury
Prevention
fall protection (restraint)
Wear safety shoes
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/boots
Fall Protection (restraint)
Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Miter Saw

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Trauma
Projectiles, rotating parts,

points of operation, ingoing nip
points, flying chips & sparks
Drop object on foot
Point of Operations, ingoing
nip points, rotating parts, flying
chips and sparks
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Head
Protection
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Sparks

operation and maintenance
Prevention
disposable respirators (if
needed)
guards
Wear safety shoes
awareness
from machine area
strictly followed
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/Boots
Disposable Respirators (if needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Roll jack over foot
Wear safety shoes
Trauma
Overloading jack beyond rated

capacity, using jack for support
rather than just lifting, sharp
objects
instructions, gloves
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/Boots
Gloves
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Hazard Analysis: Pipe Thread Machine

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Drop object on foot
Safety Shoes
Electric
Shock

maintenance, improper
grounding
Point of operation, rotating
parts
Flying particles
Running equipment
Manufactures instructions
strictly followed, proper
grounding
Hand Injury
Eye Injury
Noise
Safety glasses w/side shields

Hearing protection for noise in
excess of 85db
PPE Required:
Safety Glasses w/side shields
Safety Shoes/ Boots
Gloves
Hearing Protection
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Hazard Analysis: Plate Compactor

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Eye Injury
Projectiles, fumes, dusts
Trauma

burns
Foot Injury
Noise
Inhalation

Engine, impact
Dust
Prevention
Safety glasses w/side shields
or goggles
protective clothing, back
brace/belt (optional), switch
guards
Wear safety shoes
Wear hearing protection
Wear respirator or dust mask if
needed
PPE Required:
Safety Glasses w/side shields or Goggles
Safety Shoes/boots
Hearing Protection
Gloves protective Clothing (long pants)
Respirator or dust mask (as needed)
Back brace/belt (optional)
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Hazard Analysis: Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Inhalation
Exhaust
Appropriate ventilation
Trauma
Burns
Foot Injury
Roll over foot, drop object on

foot
Heat, sparks, slag

protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
Fire
Electrical
Shock
Improper operations and

switching device

from area
Strictly follow manufacturers
instructions, proper switching
for starting up/ shutting down
machine
PPE Required:
Leather Gloves
Safety Shoes/ Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Electric Powered

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Trauma
Burns
Foot Injury

foot
Heat, sparks, slag
Fire
Electrical
Shock

switching device
Prevention
protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
from area
machine
PPE Required:
Leather Gloves
Safety Shoes/ Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Inhalation
Exhaust
Appropriate ventilation
Trauma
Burns
Foot Injury

foot
Heat, sparks, slag

protective clothing
Wear safety shoes
Fire
Electrical
Shock

switching device

from area
machine
PPE Required:
Leather Gloves
Safety Shoes/ Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Power Hacksaw

Task
Hazard
Cause
Prevention
General
Use

respirators when needed
Inhalation
Eye Injury
during machine operation,
exhaust fumes
Projectiles, burns
Head
Protection
Trauma
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot

Point of operation, in-going nip
chips and sparks
Sparks
Fire
Projectiles, point of operation,

flying chips & sparks, improper
use and operation

Face shield (as necessary)
guards, manufacturers
instructions strictly followed
Safety shoes
awareness
from machine area
PPE Required:
Safety Shoes/ Boots
Respirators (if needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Propane Torch (14oz to 20oz Propane Cylinder)

Task
Hazard
Cause
Prevention
General
Use
Inhalation
Hazardous fumes, gases,

dusts
Eye Injury
Projectiles, fumes, dusts,

flashes
Trauma
Foot Injury
Fire
Projectiles, burns
Drop object on foot
Heat, sparks, slag
Appropriate natural or
mechanical ventilation, and
disposable respirators, as
required
Goggles, face shield,
appropriate noncombustible or
flame-proof screens
Situational awareness, PPE
Wear safety shoes
from area
PPE Required:
Gloves
Safety Shoes/Boots
Goggles/Safety Glasses
Respirator (if needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Shop Vac(s)

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Prevention
Foot Injury
Drop object on foot
Wear safety shoes
Electrical
Shock
Eye Injury

grounding
Flying debris
Noise
Equipment Operation
strictly followed, proper
grounding
Wear safety glasses w/side
shields
PPE Required :( PPE required to be worn during the vacuuming task when it poses a specific
hazard to the user)
Safety Glasses with side shields
Hearing Protection
Safety Shoes/Boots
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Hazard Analysis: Soldering Guns/Irons (HVAC)

Task
Hazard
Cause
General
Use
Inhalation
Eye Injury
Fumes, vapors and gases

generated during soldering
Spattering
Skin
irritation/burning
Chemical cleaner use, hot

soldering iron
Foot Injury
Fire
Drop object on foot

Hot soldering iron
Electrical Shock

maintenance
Residual
surface
contamination
Some fluxes
contain toxic
compounds (i.e.
cadmium and
fluorides)
Soldering with lead containing

solders Toxic compounds in
fluxes
Prevention
Properly ventilate work area,
use respirator
Safety glasses w/side
shields/Goggles
Review MSDS, substitute
cleaner with non-toxic product,
use appropriate PPE/protective
clothing
Wear safety shoes
from soldering area
strictly followed, replace worn
parts
Wipe down work area when
finished Review MSDS,
substitute with nontoxic
compounds if available
PPE Required:
Safety glasses w/side shields/Goggles
Safety Shoes/Boots (for protection against dropped objects when necessary)
Protective Clothing
Respirators (when needed)
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Hazard Analysis: Vise

Task
Hazard
General
Use
Cause
Prevention
Eye Injury
Projectiles
Foot Injury
Hand Injury
Drop object on foot

Impact, penetration,
compression

Wear safety shoes
PPE Required:
Goggles/ Safety Glasses w/ side shield
Gloves
Safety Shoes/Boots
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APHABETICAL LIST OF TASK

Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor

Auto start and/or human error

Use Hearing Protection

Residual air pressure

Improper operation and

Goggles, safety glasses with

Use safety glasses w/side

Improper operation and maintenance

Improper use, uncontrolled release of

Projectiles, flying debris

Hazard Analysis: ATV 4-Wheeler

Confined work areas, sharp

Gloves, situational awareness

Equipment rolls over foot,

Wear safety shoes

Awkward working positions

Fall from 4-Wheeler, accident

Hazard Analysis: Battery Charger

Drop object on foot

Wear safety shoes

Batty acid spills

Improper operation and

Goggles, apron, gloves, proper

Battery acid splashes

Hazard Analysis: Bench Grinder

Drop object on foot

Improper grounding, Improper

PPE Required: protective Clothing (optional)

Hazard Analysis: Chain Hoist

Drop object on foot

Wear Safety shoes

Gloves, Situational awareness

Hazard Analysis: Chemicals (Pouring/Handling)

Splash, skin contact

Gloves (appropriate type for

Hazard Analysis: Cleaning (Sweeping/Mopping/Buffing)

Projectiles, impact, chemical

Hazard Analysis: Cutoff Saw

Projectiles, rotating parts, point

Improper grounding, improper

Hazard Analysis: Ditchwitch Trencher

Confined work areas, sharp

Gloves, situational awareness

Wear safety shoes

Equipment rolls over foot, object

Bump head, objects fall on head

Situational awareness, appropriate

Hazard Analysis: Drill Bit Sharpener

Point of operation, ingoing nip

Hazard Analysis: Drill Press

Improper grounding, improper

Projectiles, rotating parts, point

Gloves (optional), machine

Hazard Analysis: Driving

Projectiles, impact, vibration,

Situational awareness, gloves

Hazard Analysis: Drum, 30-55 Gal (Handling)

Hazard Analysis: Floor Jack, Hydraulic

Roll jack over foot

Wear safety shoes

Overloading jack beyond rated