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This example risk assessment has been prepared using the
F-HS20 General Risk Assessment form template - a purpose-built template designed to focus entirely on what matters: identifying hazards, rating risk and recording controls, without any unnecessary fields getting in the way.

The file is supplied in fully editable MS Word format and can be easily customised and saved to Google Docs format if required. The document uses pre-defined style formatting throughout with styles to match the risk-ratings which are input using select boxes pre-populated with all possible risk ratings. All text is in Calibri font for improved readability.
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Power Tools Risk Assessment

What Does This Power Tools Risk Assessment Cover?

• Contact with cutting disc or blade — contact with rotating disc, blade or bit causing severe lacerations or amputations
• Disc or blade disintegration — angle grinder disc or saw blade fracturing at speed, projecting high-velocity fragments causing penetrating injuries
• Kickback from power tools — uncontrolled kickback from angle grinders, circular saws and routers causing loss of control and severe lacerations
• Noise from power tools — prolonged exposure to high noise levels causing noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus
• Dust and fumes from power tool operations — harmful dusts (silica, wood, asbestos) and fumes causing serious respiratory disease including silicosis and occupational asthma

Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;

• Guards fitted and correctly adjusted; tool isolated before changing discs, blades or accessories
• Discs and blades inspected before fitting; cracked or damaged accessories discarded immediately
• Face shield for grinding; exclusion zones in the plane of rotation for bystanders
• Work piece firmly clamped; tools operated with both hands; operator positioned to the side of the cutting plane
• Noise risk assessments; low-noise tool selection; hearing protection in noise exclusion zones
• On-tool dust extraction, RPE (minimum FFP3 for silica) and wet suppression for all dust-generating operations

A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.

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Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?

Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.