GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT No.

04

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Task Description: Use of Hand Tools
HAZARDS IDENTIFIED CONTROL MEASURES

1 Personal injury Only use tools in good condition

Use correct tool for job
Do not use modified tools
Do not use additional leverage or extensions
Use Kevlar gloves for cutting & sawing
Object being worked must be firmly fixed
2 Falling objects Keep unused tools in toolbox
Do not work with oily/greasy hands or gloves
Secure area beneath machine,
Use socket restraints and bolt boxes.
3 Slipping, tripping and falling Do not place toolbox on floor or in walkway
Smooth hose/wire runs, good house keeping
Do not put tools in pockets of overall, use
appropriate belts or bags.
Use drip trays, clean spillages immediately,
Always maintain safe and adequate access
4 Difficult access to work face Use certified scaffold access platforms, do
Not climb access ladders with tools in hand
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PPE:- Safety boots x Overalls x Hard Hat x Gloves x LEP x

Goggles x Hearing Protection x Respiratory Protection x Other:-

PERSONS AT RISK: All Workers x Inexperienced Workers x Contractors

Near by workers x Others (specify) How many are at Risk All
Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE
BEFORE APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES AFTER APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES
3 X 3 = 9 3 X 2 = 6
6 or LESS = LOW RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES 6 or LESS = LOW RISK, NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK, REVIEW CONTROL MEASURES,
MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED
12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK, MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED
MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED BEFORE WORK CAN START

Scoring System
(A) Likelihood of injury or harm (B) Severity of potential injury
Very Unlikely = 1. Very likely = 4. Very Minor (no first aid) = 1. Major Injury = 4.
Unlikely = 2. Inevitable = 5. First Aid Injury = 2. Disability or Fatality = 5.
Even Chance = 3. Lost Time = 3.
Assessed for: Approved by:
Client: Name:

Site: Signature:

Assignment: Date of Approval:

Service Order No: Next Assessment: After change of scope or conditions
Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: C.S. Dec. 2010 Approved: 404598766.doc
 GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT No. 04

Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: C.S. Dec. 2010 Approved: 404598766.doc