Riisam203D: Use Hand and Power Tools
Riisam203D: Use Hand and Power Tools
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Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. General Obligations............................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Legislation and Site Policies.................................................................................................. 2
2.1.1 Environmental Management Plan............................................................................. 4
2.2 Plan and Prepare for Operations........................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 Work Briefings........................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 Job Requirements .................................................................................................... 5
2.2.3 Site and Task Procedures......................................................................................... 5
2.2.4 Interpret Information, Plan Work and Determine Required Outcomes...................... 5
2.3 Conduct Site Safety Inspections............................................................................................ 6
3. Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Site Procedures...................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 Site Safety and Work Instructions............................................................................. 6
3.1.2 Permit to Work Systems............................................................................................ 6
3.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)................................................................................... 7
3.3 Exclusion Zone....................................................................................................................... 8
4. Hazards................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Personal Hazard Identification............................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 Job Safety Analysis................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2 Hazard Report........................................................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Types of Hazards...................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Hazard Control Options........................................................................................................ 10
4.3 Hazardous Materials............................................................................................................ 10
4.3.1 Safety Data Sheets..................................................................................................11
6. Hand Tools......................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Hand Tool Safety.................................................................................................................. 13
6.2 Using and Inspecting Hand Tools......................................................................................... 14
7. Power Tools........................................................................................................................................ 18
7.1 Power Sources..................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.1 Mains Power........................................................................................................... 18
7.1.2 Petrol or Diesel Generators..................................................................................... 19
7.1.3 Batteries.................................................................................................................. 19
7.1.4 Compressed Air....................................................................................................... 20
7.1.5 Hydraulic Power...................................................................................................... 21
10. Summary............................................................................................................................................ 32
Safety Prompts
Symbols are used throughout this module to highlight specific points, particularly those that involve
safety. The symbols and their meaning are shown below.
DANGER
This prompt is used when there is an immediate hazard that IS LIKELY TO result in
severe personal injury or death if proper procedures are not followed.
CAUTION
This prompt is used to warn against potentially unsafe practices that COULD result in
personal injury or death and/or property damage if correct procedures are not followed.
NOTE
This prompt is used when an operation, condition, or information is of sufficient
importance to warrant highlighting.
ACTIVITY
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1. Introduction
This training resource is provided to introduce you to your obligations and the procedures used to
select and use hand and power tools. It also outlines the ways in which you can improve safety and
efficiency when using hand and power tools.
Use this resource in conjunction with the equipment manufacturer's instructions for the specific
operating procedures of the equipment and refer to your site operating procedures.
NOTE
This training material is a guide only. Always follow site standard operating procedures
when performing your work.
2. General Obligations
You have an obligation to ensure the safety and health of yourself and others and to protect the
environment in which you work.
HERE‛S TO A SAFE
The following actions will help you to do this.
DAY‛S WORK !
• Ensure that you are physically and mentally fit for work
before starting any job.
• Comply with your organisation's Code of Conduct on
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• Do not attempt any task unless you are qualified and
authorised to perform the task.
• Make sure that you have the required licences
and permits to perform your work and that they
are current. Advise your supervisor immediately if you lose your licence or permit.
• Select, check and use the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). Make sure that the
PPE fits properly and is suitable for the task.
• Report unsafe conditions, activities, incidents or near misses to your supervisor or safety
representative.
• Report damaged or defective equipment for repair.
• Operate equipment within manufacturer specifications and limitations and according to site
procedures.
• Use your site isolation (lock and tag) system.
• Adhere to site environmental guidelines to prevent damage to the natural environment and
designated heritage sites.
NOTE
Your obligations and other essential information would have been covered during
your general and site inductions. If you have not received an induction talk to your
supervisor.
Gather and read the relevant documents and procedures for the task that you are doing. You must
understand the documents and how they apply to your work.
The plan will include procedures and practices for (but not ARE YOU AWARE OF OUR
COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY?!
limited to):
OUR WHAT?
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Place an exclusion zone sign at all access points or use other PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PAST
THIS POINT
approved methods to warn personnel entering the operations
area. Red and White
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Danger - No access allowed
Yellow and Black
4. Hazards
Before starting work, you must perform a hazard identification and risk analysis process following your
site procedures. Learn to recognise the difference between a hazard and a risk.
Hazard Risk
A hazard is a source or situation with the A risk is the likelihood that a harmful consequence
potential for harm that can cause injury, may result from exposure to a hazard.
damage or lost time.
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Use your site hazard analysis tool to identify and control workplace hazards. Typically, the tool will
require you to stop, identify hazards and proceed when you have determined how to minimise the risk
associated with the hazards.
6. Hand Tools
Safe and effective use of hand tools is an important part of any construction, maintenance or servicing
program. Accidents can be caused by the misuse of hand tools, therefore it is important for you to
become familiar with their safe use.
This section provides an overview of the hand tools most commonly used in basic maintenance
activities. The tools described are limited to work that does not require detailed trade knowledge or
skills.
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vital for productivity, tool life and safety. Vertical Large turning
force most movement
Many hand tools operate on the principle of effective
Mechanical Advantage Through Leverage.
This means the longer the effective lever, the
greater the applied force (or torque). Full Distance
Clean tools immediately after use, before storage. Wipe off moisture and accumulated dirt or other
material. Stow hand tools properly, ensuring that sharp metal cutting edges are suitably guarded.
CAUTION
Do not store damaged or defective tools.
NOTE
Always follow manufacturer instructions for using hand tools.
Clamping Tools • Bench vice • Clamp faces for Clamp materials for
• G clamp cleanliness. safe cutting, drilling
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NOTE
Select the correct
cutting tool for the
work task.
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Adjust pull and
grip position to • Combination • Free from oil and • nuts
suit size of nut.
spanner grease. • bolts
• Adjustable spanner • Correct size • studs.
spanner for the
Adjust jaw on • Podger spanner
same side as
direction of pull.
application.
• Flogging spanner
• Pipe wrench
Adjusting the Spanner
• Allen keys
• Socket and ratchet
• Box spanner
Ball Peen
CAUTION
Sparks my result
when hammering
some materials. Do
not work in an area
where sparks could
ignite a fire.
7. Power Tools
The versatility and efficiency of power-assisted tools makes them the preferred choice for many work
applications. The speed at which power tools operate gives them an advantage over hand tools.
Correct selection, use and inspection of power tools is an important part of your work on site.
This section provides an overview of the power tools most commonly used. The tools described in this
section are limited to work which does not require detailed trade knowledge or skills.
Each power source has its own advantages and safety requirements.
NOTE
Check your site's requirements for the use of petrol powered equipment.
CAUTION
If a circuit breaker or fuse trips, do not rewire or reset
the breaker until the cause is identified and rectified.
DANGER
Electrical tools can generate sparks and should not be
operated near flammable liquids/gases or explosive
environments. Inspection Tag
NOTE
You must treat the power supplied from a portable generator with the same caution and
respect you would give to mains power.
7.1.3 Batteries
Cordless tools are powered by batteries. These Speed Range
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batteries must be recharged on a regular basis. Clutch Switch
• R
echarge a cordless tool and its battery with
Chuck Jaws Forward/
the specified charging unit.
Keyless Chuck Reverse
• C
harging should be done in a safe dry Switch
Trigger
environment. Hand
• Unless the batteries are removed, the tool Grip
can function at any time when the switch is
turned on.
• R
emove batteries or lock the switch before Battery
changing accessories and adjusting or
18V
cleaning tools.
Battery-powered Cordless Drill
• Avoid exposing the battery pack to moisture.
• D
o not touch the terminals with any conductive material or store the battery pack in a container
with metal objects such as wire, nails or coins.
CAUTION
Battery packs can explode in a fire.
damage.
Blade Guard Foot
• Cutting teeth for
CAUTION
Circular Saw correct cutting angle
Keep hands and
and sharpness.
fingers away from the
• Power cord for cutting blade.
abrasion and
damage.
• Electrical inspection
tag for correct
inspection date.
Drills • Hand drill • All guards and chuck Drill holes in material.
Speed Selector • Drill press key are in place.
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Switch
Some drills can be
Chuck
• Cordless drill/ • Inspect the drill for
used as screwdrivers
screwdriver cleanliness and
for tightening/
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damage.
Torque • Pneumatic wrench loosening large nuts
Adjustment Cooling • Select the correct
Collar Vent
and bolts.
Trigger Switch
speed and direction
Hand
of rotation.
Grip
CAUTION
• Inspect the chuck
Pistol Grip Electric Drill Ensure hair and loose
and drill bit for
clothing cannot be
security and
caught in rotating
damage.
equipment.
• Inspect the power
cord or hose for
abrasion and
damage.
• Electrical inspection
tag for correct
inspection date.
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• Sander for allow correct fit or
• Reciprocating
cleanliness and finish.
sander
damage.
• Disc sander Select the correct
• Select the correct speed and abrasive
speed and abrasive material for the finish
Belt Sander
material. required.
• Abrasive pad/sand
paper for security
CAUTION
and damage.
Ensure that there is
• Power cord or hose adequate ventilation
for abrasion and when conducting
damage. sanding activities.
• Electrical inspection
tag for correct
inspection date.
Term Meaning
Job Safety Analysis A risk management process that focuses on job tasks to identify hazards
(JSA) before they occur, assess the risk of the hazards and determine suitable
controls to manage the risks.
A JSA:
Also called a Job Step Analysis (JSA), Job Safety and Environment Analysis
(JSEA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
Permits Permits are required for certain jobs that have exceptionally high risk
potential. Some permits that could be used on site include Hot Work Permit,
Permit to Dig/Penetrate, Confined Space and Work at Heights Permit.
Site Procedures Site procedures can be called a Standard Work Procedure (SWP), Safe
Work Instruction (SWI) or your site procedures. Site procedures are a legal
requirement and outline the workplace method and processes for carrying
out tasks safely and in an environmentally sustainable way. They are easy
to understand, step-by-step instructions on how to perform the task. Site
procedures contain detailed information such as:
Safe Work Method A SWMS documents a process for identifying and controlling health and
Statement (SWMS) safety hazards and risks. A SWMS must be prepared for all high-risk
activities and contains detailed information such as:
Term Meaning
NOTE
If you hear a term or acronym that you are unfamiliar with, ask your supervisor or
co-workers what it means and add it to this list.
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