A drill machine is used for the drilling and making holes in the floor, wall or any material that is under use. It composes of a lot of hazards and corresponding risks. The list of hazards is mentioned below.
Hazards
1. Electrocution
2. Hit by Flying Objects
3. Broken Drill Bit
4. Entanglements
5. Battery Explosion
5. Battery Explosion
Precautions
It is necessary that a suitable drill machine should be used for the job by a competent worker. It must be inspected using a checklist to ensure every aspect of the machine is inspected. The following Items must be checked.
- The body of the machine should be free of rust, crack, damage.
- The power cord and the power plug should be in good condition and fully insulated.
- The operating button, emergency stop button should be in functional condition.
- The chuck and drill bit should be in good condition, tightened to required limit.
- The forward handgrip should be available for firm hold on machine when in use.
- If the equipment is damaged, its use should be prevented and must remove from the worksite.
- If the equipment is battery powered, its battery should be in good condition.
- Damaged or obsolete battery should be discouraged to use.
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