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      4     E     6        Safety glasses and/or face shield to be worn.              Competent           D     4     H
                                  Contact with or impact
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                                  from flying particles
                                                                     C      5     E     5               All tools are to be used in accordance with the     Competent           D     4     H
                                  Contact with live exposed
                                                                                 22                      manufacturer’s specifications.                      Operator                        14
                                  electrical parts / electrical
                                  hazards                                                               Only competent personnel are permitted to
                                                                                        5                operate portable electrical tools on-site.

                                                                                        5               All power is to be sourced from RCD protected
                                                                                                         wiring.
                                                                                        3               Electrically isolate (or disconnect) all portable
                                                                                                         power tools prior to changing blades, bits, or
                                                                                                         undertaking other general maintenance
                                                                                                         procedures.
                                                                                        1               Double adaptors are not to be used on site.
                                                                                                         Multi plug outlet devices are to be of a type
                                                                                                         complying with AS 3105 and incorporate over
                                                                                                         current protection RCD’s.
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                                                                                                        Leads are not to be positioned in mud, water or
                                                                                                         areas where they may be damaged or create a
                                                                                                         tripping hazard. Measures are to be taken to
                                                                                                         protect or suspend electrical leads and ensure
                                                                                                         that they are not allowed to wrap around
                                                                                                         scaffolds or falsework – use hanging brackets
                                                                                                         (Note: in NSW leads must be elevated off the
                                                                                                         ground and supported by insulated stands).
                                                                     C      3    H      6        Suitable hearing protection is to be worn when             Competent           D     3     M
                                  Exposure to excessive
                                                                                 13               operating power tools.                                     Operator                        9
                                  noise
                                                                     C      4     E     5        Ensure the work area is free of any combustible or         Competent           D     4     H
                                  Sparks (fire & explosion)
                                                                                 18               flammable materials.                                       Operator                        14
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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 62
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