BESS LUMBAN PROJECT

HAND AND POWER TOOLS EHS ASSESSMENT

Area: Date:

Specific Location: Time:

Question ANSWER
Number
Hand and Power Tools Comments
YES NO N/A N/O
Is the rated speed of the grinding wheel equal to or greater than the
1
maximum speed of the grinder?
Does the project ensure that all gasoline-powered tools are only
2
used in ventilated areas?
3 Are all tools kept in good operating condition?
During the assessment, were tools being used only for their intended
4
purpose?
Is there evidence that grinding wheels are inspected regularly for
5
signs of fracture?
Has the project provided either ground-fault circuit interrupters
6 (GFCIs) or assured equipment grounding conductor program to
protect employees from ground-fault hazards?
During this assessment, were personnel observing smoking
7
restrictions and smoking only in designated areas?
Do employees report damaged and defective tools to their
8 supervisor or return them to the tool room for proper tagging and
repair?
Are damaged or defective tools taken out of service, tagged “Do Not
9 Operate,” and stored in a controlled area until appropriate repairs
have been made?
Do tools, such as saws and grinders, have guards in place during
10
their operation?
11 Are all tools kept in good operating condition?
During the assessment, were tools being used only for their intended
12
purpose?
Are all electrically powered tools double-insulated or
13
grounded/earthed?
Are portable grinders provided with hood type guards with side
14
enclosures that cover the spindle and at least 50% of the wheel?
15 Are portable grinders equipped with a constant pressure switch?
Do users ensure that portable grinders are properly configured for
16
use for a left or right handed person, as applicable?
Are shop machines (e.g., drill presses, fixed saws, bench grinders,
17 etc.) effectively fastened or secured in place to prevent movement
during operation and use?
18 Are all extension cords approved for industrial/commercial use?
Do circular table saws have the proper guards installed and are they
19
in proper working condition?

NOTE: Answer either “YES” or “NO” not both. If it is sometimes “yes” and other times “no,” then decide
whether it is more “yes” or “no” and answer appropriately.
N/A = Not Applicable to Project Scope
N/O = Not Observed (question is applicable, but could not be answered at the time of the assessment)

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