Risk Assessment Record

Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-039
Activity: Usage of portable power tools
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section 11 part 1.4.6.7 & 1.4.6.11 of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
Ensure the employees engaged for the task fully aware of
1. the task being carried out and hazard associated with the
task.
Engage the right person (trained and skilled) who can be
2. capable to carry out job safely. Arrange refresher training if
required.
Conduct toolbox talk (briefing) before start of work on each
3.
shifts.
Minor/major injury to
personnel due to Talk to the employees on their capability to handle the job,
Human Behavior 3 4 12 Medium 4. 3 2 6 Low
incident caused by knowledge & understanding of work to be carried out.
human errors
Ensure the adequate supervision in place and Inspect the
5.
site work condition on regular basis.
Ensure that member of workforce had not worked prolong
6.
hours in the previous shift.
An unsafe practices of employees must to be consulted and
7.
correct work methods to be instructed.
Follow approved method statement / work instruction
8.
wherever applicable.
Periodic inspection shall be carried out based on inspection
1.
checklist.
Minor/ major injuries or Inspect the power tools and supply cable for damages,
2.
Electricity death to personnel 5 4 20 High before use. 5 1 5 Low
due to electrical shock Use double insulated tool wherever possible or provide
3.
body earthing of tools
4. Take power supply through ELCB only.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:11
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
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 Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-039
Activity: Usage of portable power tools
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section 11 part 1.4.6.7 & 1.4.6.11 of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
1. Joints shall not be allowed in the supply cables.

2. Cables shall not be allowed in the supply cable.

Cable shall be protected against damages due to
3.
movement of vehicles.
Only authorized electricians shall be allowed to carry out
4.
repairs. Disconnect power supply while carrying out repairs.

5. Do not work on wet condition.

Do not lift or lower the power tools by using the power
6.
cables.
3 pin plug top / industrial socket shall be used for power
7.
connections.
Use the cable detector to locate concealed wiring before
8.
drilling in to walls, ceilings and floors.
3 pin plug top / industrial socket shall be used for power
9.
connections.
Ensure that safety guard available on the rotating / cutting
1.
Minor/ major injuries to parts of the tools.
Contact with rotating personnel due to Do not leave the machine unattended while leaving the job
4 4 16 Medium 2. 4 1 4 Low
parts contact with rotating even for the short period.
parts. Do not attempt to carry out any adjustments / repairs/
3.
cleaning while the machine is running.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:11
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High

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 Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-039
Activity: Usage of portable power tools
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section 11 part 1.4.6.7 & 1.4.6.11 of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
Do not wear any loose clothing while working with portable
4.
power tools.
5. Do not meddle with ON / OFF switch of the power tool.

6. Ensure that dead man switch in working condition.

7. Periodically clean the goggles’ while working.

Restrict the movement of the unauthorized person in the
Minor/ major injuries to 1.
Flying objects (chips) 3 4 12 Medium working area. 3 2 6 Low
eyes
2. Wear safety goggles/ face shield as appropriate..
Ensure only skilled / trained personnel are allowed to
1.
operate the power tool.
2. For grinding wheel, carry out tap test before use.
Clean the tool / wheels and check them for crack /
3.
breakage before using.
Minor/ major injuries to
Wheel breakage personnel due to 3 3 9 Medium 4. Do not use damaged / cracked/ worn out tools/ wheels. 3 1 3 Low
wheel breakage
Do not apply more pressure assuming that it will speed up
5.
the job.

6. Do not use grinding wheel as cutting wheel and vice versa.

RPM rating of the grinding wheel should be more than the

7.
rpm of the machine.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:11
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
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 Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-039
Activity: Usage of portable power tools
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section 11 part 1.4.6.7 & 1.4.6.11 of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
8. Do not abuse the power tools.
Do not use the side of the cutting wheel for sharing etc.
9.
since it will lead to breakage of the wheel.
Use proper fixtures for holding the material to be ground /
10.
cut/ drilled.
Ensure that the cutting disc has higher RPM that of the
11.
machine
Do not place power tools on the ground in running condition
12.
and use it is for sharpening objects.
1. Use cotton gloves only to hold the power tools.

2. Ensure adequate grip of the power tools.

3. Do not use the power tools single handedly.

Do not remove the handle of the power tools. Use the
4.
handle for getting adequate grip.
Slippage of power Minor/ major injuries to
tools or dislodgement personnel due to hit by 4 5 20 High Barricade the area and do not allow any work to be carried 4 1 4 Low
5.
of work piece work piece or tools out below the working area.
Ensure that power tools is in off condition when insertion
6.
the plug in power sources.
Purchase / use power tools with pressure switch or dead
7.
man’s switch instead of sliding / toggle switch.
Secure the work piece with a clamp to avoid its
8.
dislodgement.
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:11
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High
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 Risk Assessment Record
Ref.No.: EMCO/GN/RA-039
Activity: Usage of portable power tools
Risk rating before control measures Control measures to be used Risk rating after control measures
Hazard Harm
Risk Risk Risk Risk
Severity Probability (Refer Section 11 part 1.4.6.7 & 1.4.6.11 of QCS 2014) Severity Probability
Rating Level Rating Level
Ensure that the power tools has undergone to thorough
1. inspection and is authorized to be used when working in
process area
Check the surrounding area for presence of combustible
2. materials such as dried leaves, waste closing when doing
Minor/ major Property grinding works
Spark Potential damage from fire and 5 4 20 High Refer and comply with the client's guidelines when using 5 1 5 Low
explosion 3.
power tools
4. Do not use equipment in a flammable rich atmosphere

Ensure that the cable connections are not coiled and

5.
protected from being pinched
Select the tools that emits lesser noise and vibration as
1
much as possible
Refer to the Power Tools O & M for Safe usage and
2
maintenance
3 Do not keep the tools near to your body parts
Minor / Major Ill-health
due to prolong Open any doors and windows to dissipate the emission of
Noise & Vibration 3 3 9 Medium 4 3 1 3 Low
exposure with noise & noise whenever possible
vibration
5 Know the signs and symptoms of noise and vibration
Adhere to adequate rest break or job rotation to reduce
6
exposure
7 Use appropriate hearing and hand protection
Issued by Approved by Severity Probability Risk assessment carried
Negligible 1 Very rare 1 out by risk assessment Rev. No.:11
Minor 2 Remote 2 committee
MR QHSEMS HE Reportable 3 Occasional 3 Risk Rating
Major 4 Regular 4 1 - 7 = Low
Fatality 5 Frequent 5 8- 16 = Medium Rev. date: 20/06/2022
Multi-fatal 6 Almost certain 6 17-36 = High

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