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Entanglement hazards
- Choking, scalping and/or lacerations if loose clothing, personal jewellery, neckware, hair or gloves are not kept away from the tool and
accessories.
- Gloves can become entangled with the rotating drive, causing severed or broken fingers.
- Do not wear loose-fitting gloves or gloves with cut or frayed fingers.
- Keep hands away from rotating drives.
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Operating hazards
- Use of the tool can expose the operator's hands to hazards including impact, cuts, abrasions and/or heat. Wear suitable gloves to protect
hands.
- Operators and maintenance personnel shall be physically able to handle the bulk, weight and power of the tool.
- Hold the tool correctly; be ready to counteract normal or sudden movements and have both hands available.
- Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.
- Release the start-and-stop device in the case of an interruption of the energy supply.
- Use only lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
- Personal protective safety glasses shall be used; suitable gloves and protective clothing are recommended.
- If the power tool is fixed to a suspension device, makesure that the fixation is secure.
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Repetitive motions hazards
- When using a power tool to perform work-related activities, the operator can experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or
other parts of the body.
- While using a power tool, the operator should adopt a comfortable posture whilst maintaining secure footing and avoiding awkward or
off-balanced postures. The operator should change posture during extended tasks, which can help avoid discomfort and fatigue.
- If the operator experiences symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning
sensations or stiffness, these warning signs should not be ignored. The operator should tell the employer and consult a qualified health
professional.
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Accessory hazards
- Disconnect the power tool from the energy supply before fitting or changing the inserted tool or accessory.
- Use only sizes and types of accessories and consumables that are recommended by the power tool manufacturer.
- Avoid direct contact with the inserted tool during and after use, as it can be hot or sharp.
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Workplace hazards
- Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury. Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by the use of the tool and also of trip
hazards caused by the air line or hydraulic hose.
- Proceed with care in unfamiliar surroundings. Hidden hazards, such as electricity or other utility lines, can exist.
- The power tool is not intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and is not insulated against coming into contact with electric
power.
- Make sure there are no electrical cables, gas pipes, etc., that can cause a hazard if damaged by use of the tool.
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Dust and fume hazards
- Dust and fumes generated when using power tools can cause ill health (for example, cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermatitis); risk
assessment and implementation of appropriate controls for these hazards are essential.
- Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the tool and the potential for disturbing existing dust.
- Operate and maintain the tool as recommended in these instructions, to minimize dust and fume emissions.
- Direct the exhaust so as to minimize disturbance of dust in a dust-filled environment.
- Where dust or fumes are created, the priority shall be to control them at the point of emission.
- All integral features or accessories for the collection, extraction or suppression of airborne dust or fumes should be correctly used and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction handbook to prevent an unnecessary
increase in dust or fumes.
- Use respiratory protection in accordance with employer's instructions and as required by occupational health and safety regulations.
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Noise hazards
- Unprotected exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent, disabling, hearing loss and other problems, such as tinnitus (ringing,
buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears). Therefore, risk assessment and implementation of appropriate controls for these hazards are
essential.
- Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include actions such as damping materials to prevent workpieces from “ringing”.
- Use hearing protection in accordance with employer's instructions and as required by occupational health and safety regulations.
- Operate and maintain the power tool as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent an unnecessary increase in noise levels.
- Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the instruction handbook to prevent an unnecessary
increase in the noise level.
