IV. REPETITIVE MOTION HAZARDS:
1. When using assembly power tool, the operator can
experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck
or other parts of the body.
2. When using tool, the operator should adopt a
comfortable posture while maintaining a secure footing
and avoid awkward or off balanced postures.
3. The operator should change posture during extended
tasks to help avoid discomfort and fatigue.
4. If the operator experiences symptoms such as persistent
or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling,
numbness, burning sensations or stiffness, these warnings
should not be ignored. The
operator should tell the employer and consult a qualified
health professional.
V. ACCESSORIES HAZARDS:
1. Disconnect tool from energy supply before changing
inserted tool or accessory.
2. Use only sizes and types of accessories and consumables
that are recommended. Do not use other types or sizes of
accessories or consumables.
VI. WORKPLACE HAZARDS:
1. Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by use of the tool
and of trip hazards caused by the air line or hydraulic hose.
2. Proceed with caution while in unfamiliar surroundings;
there could be hidden hazards such as electricity or other
utility lines.
3. The assembly power tool is not intended for use in
potentially explosive environments.
4. Tool is not insulated against contact with electrical
power.
5. Ensure there are no electrical cables, gas pipes, etc.,
which can cause a hazard if damaged by use of the tool.
VII. NOISE HAZARDS:
1. Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent,
disabling hearing loss and other problems such as tinnitus,
therefore risk assessment and the implementation of
proper controls is essential.
2. Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include
actions such as damping materials to prevent workpiece
from ‘ringing’.
3. Use hearing protection in accordance with employer’s
instructions and as required by occupational health and
safety regulations.
4. Operate and maintain tool as recommended in the
instruction handbook to prevent an unnecessary increase
in the noise level.
5. Select, maintain and replace the consumable / inserted
tool as recommended to prevent an unnecessary increase
in noise.
6. If the power tool has a silencer, always ensure that it is
in place and in good working order when the tool is being
VIII. VIBRATION HAZARDS:
1. Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to
the nerves and blood supply to the hands and arms.
2. Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions
and keep hands warm and dry.
3. If numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin in
the fingers or hands, stop using the tool, tell your
employer and consult a physician.
4. Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or
balancer in order to have a lighter grip on the tool.
IX. PNEUMATIC / PNEUDRAULIC TOOL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
2. Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure
and disconnect tool from air supply when not in use,
before changing accessories or when making repairs.
3. Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
4. Whipping hoses can cause severe injury, always check
for damaged or loose hoses and fittings.
5. Cold air should be directed away from hands.
6. Whenever universal twist couplings (claw couplings)
are used, lock pins shall be installed and whip-check
safety cables shall be used to safeguard against possible
hose to hose or hose to tool connection failure.
7. Do not exceed maximum air pressure stated on tool.
8. Never carry an air tool by the hose.
