AW101-Occupational Safety And Health

Ergonomic Tools
NAME

REGISTRATION NO

FATEN NUR AMILY BINTI AMRAN

02DKA13F2076

NURUL ADILA BINTI MAT NOOR

02DKA13F2077

MUHAMMAD NUR FIRDAUS BIN MOHD KHAIRI

02DKA13F2078

NORDANIALA BIN ALI

02DKA13F2079

MOHAMED NIZAM MUNAWAR BIN MUHAMED YUSOF

02DKA13F2080

ANIS SYAHIRA BINTI SYAHRIZA ROSLI

02DKA13F2081

LECTURERS NAME : EN. AHMAD YUSRI

DKA1C
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
POLITEKNIK SULTAN HAJI AHMAD SHAH

DECEMBER 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Matter
Introduction
Objective
Tools
Conclusion
Reference

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INTRODUCTION
Tools are such a common part of our lives that it is difficult to remember that they may pose
hazards. Tragically, a serious incident can occur before steps are taken to identify and avoid
or eliminate tool-related hazards. Employees who use hand and power tools and are exposed
to the hazards of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects, or to harmful dusts, fumes,
mists, vapors, or gases must be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment.
All electrical connections for these tools must be suitable for the type of tool and the working
conditions (wet, dusty, flammable vapors). When a temporary power source is used for
construction a ground-fault circuit interrupter should be used.

OBJECTIVE
Describe general guidelines for hand and power tool safety.
Describe important hand and power tool basics.
Identify personal protective equipment for using hand and power tools.

BASIC
TOOL
SAFET

Maintain regularly
Inspect before use
Use the right tool for the job
Operate according to manufacturers instructions
Use the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Use guarding

HAND TOOLS - PROTECTION

Keep floor surface where working free from debris and tripping or
slipping hazards
Use tools as they were intended to be used
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and
gloves

Examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Body Part

Protection
Safety glasses, goggles
Face Shields
Hard hats
Safety shoes
Gloves
Vests
Earplugs, earmuffs

Eye
Face
Head
Feet
Hands and arms
Bodies
Hearing

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR

POWER TOOLS
Be aware of all power lines and electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work
area, particularly those below the work surface, hidden from the operator's view, that may be contacted.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects or jewelry. Long hair must be
restrained. Gloves should not be worn when operating certain power tools. Check appropriate tool
manuals.

POWER TOOLS PRECAUTIONS

Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing and

cleaning, and when changing accessories

Keep people not involved with the work away

from the work

Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both

hands to operate the tool

Dont hold the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool

Keep tools sharp and clean

CONCLUSION
There are many potential can be raised when using tools, wether it is risks that can be harmful
or good for our welfare. The Personal Protective Equipemnt (PPE) must be equipped in order
to lower down the hazards risks. We must make maintenance on the tools at least 1 time per
week, this need to be done to check if the tool is in good condition or not. We also can avoid
hazards if we do this regularly. Employee must report to the employer if there are some tools
that cannot be used. Doing this is better than using broken tools because the hazards risks is
more higher like broken wire, rusty equipment etc. Do follow the rules on the sites or manual
instruction on the tools.

REFERENCE
http://www.dino-power.com/products/DP-5706-professional-air-drill.html
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3080.pdf
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/handpowertools/
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/3362silica-exposures.pdf

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