Sra0016 Use of Hand and Power Tools

Safety Risk Assessment
SRA 0016 Hand and Power Tools

One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Persons at Risk (Groups) Risk Assessor Appointment Tel. No. Description of Task or Activity
A – One Direct employees Mark Bloxidge H&S Manager 0208 821 5197 Use of hand and power tools
B – Contractors/Sub contractors 07900 160656
C – Tenants
D – Members of the public
Work Type Review Date

Routine July 2019
Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls
1) Use of hand A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in good M 1,2,3,4,5) Condition and appropriate L
tools condition use of hand tools to be checked
2) Tools to only be used for the during H&S inspections
Cuts and
task intended in line with any 6) PPE to be issued, recorded,
abrasions, flying
manufactures instructions monitored and replaced where
objects
3) All tools to be inspected by the appropriate
user prior to use
4) All tools to be appropriately
stored to avoid damage
5) All damaged tools to be removed
from use immediately
6) Appropriate PPE to be supplied
and worn as identified
Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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7) Prevent use of tools by

unauthorised persons
2) Use of power A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in M 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,14) Condition L

tools good condition and appropriate use of hand
2) Tools to only be used for the tools to be checked during H&S
Cuts and task intended in line with any inspections
abrasions, manufactures instructions 11) PPE to be issued, recorded,
flying objects, 3) All tools to be inspected by the monitored and replaced
entanglement user prior to use where appropriate
4) All tools to be guarded as per
manufacturer’s instructions
5) Guards to be inspected
regularly
6) All tools to be covered under an
appropriate PAT schedule
7) All tools to be battery powered
or 110V
8) Ensure that all cables are
secured to avoid trip hazards
9) Ensure dust extraction is fitted
to all tools if required
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10) P
revent use of tools by
unauthorised persons, to
include tenants and members
of the public
11) Appropriate PPE to be
supplied and worn as
identified
12) Allow sufficient space to work
safely
13) All tools to be appropriately
stored to avoid damage
14) A
ll damaged tools to
be removed from use
immediately
3) Manual A,B,C,D S F H 1) Operatives are trained and M 1) Document operative training L

Handling competent in the task and competence
2) Safety footwear to be worn at 2,3) PPE to be issued, recorded,
Sprains
all times monitored and replaced where
and strains,
3) Gloves available for use where appropriate
impact injury,
required to prevent splinters 4) Ensure correct resources are
lacerations
and pinch injuries allocated as required
4) Resources available for team 1,2,3,4,5) See SRA for manual
lifts where appropriate handling
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4) Tools on Hire A,B,C,D S F H 1) Ensure that tools are hired from L L

a reputable supplier
2) Ensure that tools are supplied
with appropriate testing,
maintenance and inspection
documentation
3) Ensure that manufactures user
manuals are supplied with tools
5) Noise A,B,C,D S P H 1) Most work is restricted to short M 1) Noise monitoring to be carried L

duration out for tasks and equipment
Exposure to that fall outside the scope of
2) Use self-dampening tools
high levels short duration
where available
leading to
3) Appropriate PPE to be supplied 2) Hearing protection to be worn
occupational
and worn as identified for all equipment that exceeds
hearing loss
levels of 85db
6) Hand arm A S P H 1) Tools with built in HAV M 1,2) HAV questionnaires to be L

vibration dampener protection to be completed for all operatives,
used where available any existing conditions or new
Exposure to symptoms to be referred to
2) Gloves to be worn when using
occupational occupational health advisor
tools that generate vibration or
injuries to
impact
blood vessels,
nerves and
joints
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7) Slips, trips A,B,C,D S P H 1) All cables to be taped down, M 1,2) To be monitored during H&S L
and falls covered or attached at a high inspections
level to prevent trip hazards 2) Regular waste collections to
Trips on trailing 2) All materials and waste to be take place in order to prevent
cables or tidy or removed from site to build-up of waste on site
materials, Falls maintain good housekeeping
from height standards and prevent trip
hazards
3) Appropriate controls to be
implemented for all working at
height to prevent falls
8) Injury to A,B,C,D M O L 1) Ensure work areas in communal L L

others areas are appropriately
cordoned off and safety signage
Injury to others is in place
as a result of 2) When working in occupied
work activities properties ensure that tenant
including is aware of works being under
tenants and taken and any associated risks
members of
the public
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Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary
HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR

NO YES NO
HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK

NO YES YES
EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION Protective Clothing

YES YES NO
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Contingency Plan
Item No
Hazard/Risk Occurrence Contingency/Action
1 Unauthorised entry to working area. 1) Aggressive behaviour / damage to access equipment 1) Work would cease. Unauthorised visitors asked to leave One
Violence and aggression / public access Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called if
to restricted work area required.
2) Lone working procedure in place.
2 Electricity failure / flood / pipe 1) Severance of services / lighting failure. 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One
leak / striking cable / pipework Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in
order for the work to re-start.
Lighting failure / water in
premises / electrocution
3 Poor communication / lack of contact 1) Poor standard of work / low customer satisfaction / 1) One Direct supervisor to keep all parties informed of work
between direct labour and sub- violent and aggressive behaviour from customer procedures and standards, H&S inspections to take place.
contractors
Poor standards / work being carried out
in an inappropriate manner
4 Disturbance of asbestos containing 1) Lack of appropriate asbestos information supplied 1) Implement emergency asbestos procedure.
materials for the property / task
Exposure to asbestos related illness 2) Failure to comply with asbestos procedures
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Work Type Review Date

7) Prevent use of tools by

2) Use of power A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in M 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,14) Condition L

3) Manual A,B,C,D S F H 1) Operatives are trained and M 1) Document operative training L

4) Tools on Hire A,B,C,D S F H 1) Ensure that tools are hired from L L

5) Noise A,B,C,D S P H 1) Most work is restricted to short M 1) Noise monitoring to be carried L

6) Hand arm A S P H 1) Tools with built in HAV M 1,2) HAV questionnaires to be L

8) Injury to A,B,C,D M O L 1) Ensure work areas in communal L L

Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary

HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR

HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK

EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION Protective Clothing

Hazard/Risk Occurrence Contingency/Action

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