Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                    SWMS:24 – Working with Explosive Power Tools
Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                       Responsible     Residual
                                                                                   H                     Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                       Person/s for      Risk
             Job Steps                     Potential Hazards        L   C     R    O             1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer      Monitor &     L C R
                                                                                   C                              5. Admin 6. PPE                         Review
Carrying out work using                   Tool and incorrect       A   3     E    5          Tool to be used in accordance with the                Worker using     C    2      M
explosive power tools to fasten            selection of fasteners             20               manufacturers                                         tool                         8
materials to bases of concrete,            / charges to carry out                              Instructions and must be suitable to carry out        Forman
masonry or steel and timber.               the task correctly                                  the work task safely.
 Safe handling of tool for                and safely
    selected task
 Operators are experienced to            Untrained and          A     3     E    5          Operator of tool must be competent and                Worker using     C    2      M
    use the tool                           inexperienced                      20               experienced with the tool to be used.                 tool                         8
                                           operators placing                                                                                         Forman
                                           themselves and
                                           other workers at risk
                                           of injuries when
                                           working at close
                                           quarters or carrying
                                           out tasks
   Tool is fit for purpose to carry      Inadequate servicing A       3     E    5          Logbooks must be available describing                 Worker using     C    2      M
    out task.                              and maintenance of                 20               maintenance, repairs and inspections                  tool                         8
                                           tool placing operator                               undertaken.                                           Forman
                                           and workers at risk of                             Firing place will be protected for a minimum of
                                           injuries during                                     6 metres in all directions
                                           operation failure of                               Legible signage to be placed in the vicinity of
                                           tool                                                the work to warn other workers of the work
                                                                                               being undertaken.
   Using tool near other workers         Exposing other           A   3     E    5          Tools must be securely locked when not in use         Worker using     C    2      M
                                           workers to risk of                 20               unless being serviced. Tool must not be in the        tool                         8
                                           injury not involved                                 possession of an unauthorised person.                 Forman
                                           with the work                                      Operator of tool and workers in direct vicinity
                                                                                               must wear appropriate PPE:

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