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DYNAMIC RISK ASSESSMENT 6

Site Address Date

Operation Use of Portable Hand Tools Completed by

Persons at risk Operatives √ General Public  Client Personnel  Others 

Method Statement COSHH Assessment PPE Permit to Work
Green: OK / Yellow: Caution / Red: High
Identify Hazards below and Rate Risk before and after Controls Measures
Risk

Before controls After controls

L M H L M H
1. Electrical shock form poorly maintained tools. H L
2. Trips and falls from trailing leads leading to serious accidents. H L
3. Fire from overheated tools heavily contaminated with dusts. H L
4. Health hazards arising from exposure to dust and noise. H L

Severity Likelihood Example

1 - Minor injury 1 – Unlikely S=2 3
2 - Over 3 day injury 2 – Possible L=3
3 X4

Severity
Severity
3 - Severe injury / death 3 - Probable Red, high risk 2 x 2
1 1 X4
1 2 3 1 2 3
Likelihood Likelihood

Identify Control Measures to be Implemented

 Make sure that the Hand Tools are coloured coded.
 All tools must be properly maintained and should be tested at least once every twelve months by a person competent to assess
their electrical safety.
 User must inspect tools before use to ensure that there are no signs of the tool overheating, that the cable and plug are not
damaged and that water or dust have not found their way into the tool.
 Tools should preferably be of the 110v but for work within interior workshops a 240v tool may be used with RCD protection at the
plug or socket.
 Position yourself away from sources of distraction, walkways and gangways and any other position where you or the work piece
may be knocked or bumped.
 Ensure that the machine brings the blade to rest within 10 seconds of being switched off.
 Consider the possibility of the saw unit bouncing out when it is returned to its stop.
 Instructions, Information, Toolbox Talks, Supervision.
Protective Equipment Required
PPE High vis Head Eye Feet Face Hearing Notes / specification
Mask
√ √ √
Tick if
required

PPE Overalls Harness Hygiene Gloves Apron Permit Notes / specification

√
Tick if
required

Signed: Print name:

NASS CONTRACTING CO. W.L.L form: NC/FRM/DRA 6-4 Date: Oct, 2011