Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                      SWMS: 08 – Portable Power Tools
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                  H                    Controls / Work Methods                          Responsible
                                                                                                                                                                             Residual Risk
          Job Steps                   Potential Hazards        L      C     R     O            1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer        Person/s for
                                                                                  C                             5. Admin 6. PPE                       Monitor & Review       L     C         R
                                                               B      E     E     5      Portable power tools are to be visually inspected by        Competent              D     4     H
Pre-use inspection of portable    Use of damaged / faulty
                                                                           24             the operator prior to use.                                  Operator                           14
power tools                       equipment
                                                                                         Portable power tools are to comply with the relevant
                                                                                 5        Australian Standard(s).                                     Licenced
                                                                                                                                                      Electrician
                                                                                         A licenced electrician is to inspect tools and leads at a
                                                                                 5        maximum interval of 3 months (Nationally) and 6
                                                                                          months (VIC).
                                                                                 5-3     Do not use a tool that has been identified as damaged
                                                                                          or faulty. Damaged / faulty equipment is to be
                                                                                          immediately removed from service, affixed with a
                                                                                          “Danger Do Not Operate” tag and are not to be used
                                                                                          until repaired by the supplier/manufacturer or
                                                                                          replaced.
                                                                                         Do not use tools that are damp or wet or have been
                                                                                 5        exposed to the rain unless they have been examined
                                                                                          by a licenced electrician and cleared for safe use.
                                                               B      4     E     4        Ensure all guarding is in place and inspect the tool      Competent              D     4     H
Portable Power Tool Use           Contact     with    or
                                                                           21               prior to use.                                             Operator                           14
(General)                         entanglement in moving
                                                                                  5        Ensure firm footing on work platform / ground.
                                  parts
                                                                                  5        The equipment is to be allowed to stop moving before
                                                                                            being placed on the ground or work surface.
                                                                                           Electrically isolate (or disconnect) all portable power
                                                                                  3         tools prior to changing blades, bits, or undertaking
                                                                                            other general maintenance procedures.
                                                                                  5        Maintain a safe distance from moving parts when
                                                                                            operating power tools.
                                                                                           Do not wear jewellery and ensure loose clothing and
                                                                                  1
                                                                                            long hair is secured to protect against entanglement.


584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                            SWMS Approved by:    Jamie Gilbert                                                                  VERSION 6 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                         Position: National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                                        Page 61
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