RISK/IMPACT ASSESSMENT (To be used both Occupation Health, Safety & Environment)

Contract Name : Contract No. :

Activity/Operation : Hand Tools Reference :
Risk Levels After
Hazard or Environmental Risk Level Before Controls Those at Risk or Area
Controls Controls
Aspect of Impact
L Sv R/I L Sv R/I
 Job rotation.
 Implement work break system, Even short periods of time, literally
1. Work-related musculoskeletal seconds, that allow one to relax muscles involved in operating tools are
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disorders ( WMSDs) 2 3 6 HI important in preventing injuries.
 Training workers in the safe us of tools and on the hazards involved in
working with them.

 Eye protection is to be provided and used whenever work is done using

2. Eye injury 2 3 6 HI cold chisels, drills, grinders or other tools where there is risk of flying 1 3 3
particles or other or pieces of the tool breaking off.
 Use the right tools appropriate for the task.
 Sharpening activities must only be carried out by professionals as it is a
relatively skilled job.

3.Tripping over tools
 Tools should not be left lying around, they constitute a severe tripping
3 2 6 HI hazard and they are liable to get damaged.
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 Site Manager to monitor hand tools which can deteriorate with time to
ensure they are sharpened or replaced as necessary, and to ensure that
the tools are being used correctly.

Tick here if completely warrants: Written system of work (method statement)

Emergency Procedure ✘

Prepared By Reviewed By Next Revision Date Key Impact

L = Likelihood AP = Air Pollution
Name Sv = Severity LP = Land Pollution
R/I = Risk/Impact WP = Water Pollution
Date RS = Resource Depletion
HI = Health Impact
Signature FF = Effect on Flora & Fauna
GI = Global Impact

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