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
                                                                                         1. Safety Helmet
                                                                                         2. Eye protection
                                                                                         3. Hearing protection
                                                                                         4. Protective footwear.
                                                                                      Operator of tool to verbally warn workers in the
                                                                                         vicinity before firing the tool by clearly and
                                                                                         loudly saying “FIRING”.
                                                                                     All workers in the vicinity must use common
                                                                                     sense and be aware at all times when the tool is
                                                                                     being used on site.
                                                                                        All explosive powered hand held fastening
                                                                                         tools must be:
                                                                                     1. Serviced / overhauled by the tool manufacturer
                                                                                         or their authorised agent at least once in each
                                                                                         12 month period.
                                                                                     2. Tool to be cleaned once daily when in use.
                                                                                     3. Tool to be inspected by a
                                                                                         experienced/competent person before each use

                                                                                         Please ensure that all spent cartridges are
                                                                                          picked up and disposed of. Any unspent
                                                                                          cartridges must be stored away under lock and
                                                                                          key

Methods for monitoring and reviewing effectiveness of chosen control measures
Hutchinson Builders & Subcontracted Personnel: Follow procedure and report hazards
Worker using explosive tool:                   Follow procedure and report hazards
Foreman/leading hand:                          Ensure competent persons only use explosive power tools and monitor its use
                                                    Monitor SMWS controls on site using the Observation Form
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