Posted By Dave Wilson R U in safety?

Posted By rks Yes I am in safety working for a global company and I am snowed under with work and was just hoping that a fellow H&S professional could help me out in a busy period.

Posted By Andy Brazier Can you have a risk assessment for a tool? Surely the risk is associated with the task. One of the risk factors being using the wrong tool! Or do you want a blank risk assessment that can be filled in for a specific task, that includes relevant prompts to cover hazards of using a hand tool? In this case I would suggest the hazards to consider include: 1. Noise 2. Dust (i.e. inhalation) 3. Flying particles (i.e eye injury) 4. Sharp tool (e.g. drill bit/saw blade) 5. Rotating parts (i.e. trapping hair/clothes) 6. High energy release (power stapler) 7. Electricity 8. Ignition source You also need to consider what damage the tool can do 1. Damage to buried services (power, gas, water) 2. Structural damage to building Does this help?