The equipment consists of a large column placed on the floor, secured, and a motor is mounted on it to power the drill machine. The main purpose of the drill machine is to make large holes, to the depth in big pieces of the objects. The drill machine is also used to make the existing holes large as per need.

The main drill machine comes with controls to lower and raise the drill machine during the work execution. Not only this, the table also has control to adjust it according to the work requirements.

The link above ☝ can be used to download the Pedestal Drill Machine Inspection Checklist in Microsoft Word and ensure the equipment is safe for use, well maintained, and operated by the competent person.

Personal Protective Equipment is the last barrier of defence against the hazard where it can be eliminated completely. These PPEs protect the worker and ensure he doesn't get injured. These PPEs have specific standards with respect to industry and their maintenance is also mandatory.

Use the link mentioned above ☝download the PPEs inspection checklist and ensure the PPEs are in good shape, properly maintained, and if there is any defect, they are discarded immediately.

Bench Mounted Power Cutter is used for the same purpose, the portal powered cutter is used. The difference is portable power cutter can be used and usable in any position while the bench-mounted power cutter is mounted on a bench, comes with a base plate and adjustable equipment.

Follow the link ☝above to download the checklist to inspect the equipment and ensure it is in good condition, safe for use.

Power cutter is used to cut deep into the material, for example, clean cutting of concrete. The equipment's use is not limited to concrete only, it can be used for other materials as well for example, wood, metal etc, after installing the relevant cutting blade.

The Power cutter is available in two different forms, one is portable/ handheld, can be transported from location to location mostly used in cutting concrete , installed pipes, etc. The other one is bench mounted, that comes with the proper work table attached to the cutter used for cutting the material e.g., pipe before installation.

Use the link above 👆to download the Power Cutter Inspection checklist to inspect the equipment before use to ensure it is fit for job.

Download the Angle Grinder Inspection Checklist👈

Angle grinder is a handheld power tool used in fabrication activities including, cutting, grinding, deburring, finishing, & polishing. The grinder is either powered by power cord or by inbuilt battery. The equipment consists of a fast rotating disc used for the various activities as mentioned above.

The equipment poses serious hazards to the human operating it and those who are working nearby. A list of hazards is available below;

1. Due to faulty, broken, damaged insulation wiring can cause electrocution.
2. Use of equipment with damaged insulation wire can cause fire and explosion if used near flammable material.
3. The rotating disc can break if used inappropriately, or used wrong type of disc for job activity. The broken disc part can hit the operator or nearby person.
4. Operator's hand cut is possible if not used with guard.
5. Inhalation of produced fumes, gases, and dusts can lead to diseases.
6. Noise produced during the work activity can cause hearing loss problems.
7. Object being cut can slip due to sudden start of the grinder, if held weakly, and hit someone nearby.
8. Entanglement of clothes and jewellery is possible during work activity.

Portable Angle Grinder

A jigsaw is used in cutting woods, in shapes, curves etc on regular basis. Its slim blade helps in making shapes, and curves to give a good shape according to the need. The slim blade of the equipment can be loaded to the equipment through a spring-loading clamp at the front side.

The equipment makes the work easy in giving a smooth beautiful shape to the wood piece, and also poses a range of hazards, to the operator. These hazards need to be identified, for this purpose, use the Inspection Checklist to inspect the equipment before use. Follow the link above to download the form and inspect the equipment before start of the activity.

The equipment should be in good condition, the power cord or battery should be correctly attached, in good condition, and well insulated. The safety guard, control buttons, and lock button should be good, functional, and working properly. The equipment should be inspected for electrocution possibility if any faulty gadget is being used.

If equipment is found unfit during the inspection, the equipment should be replaced with new one and remove from the worksite to save life of operator.

Download the Screw Driver Inspection Checklist👈

Screw Driver is a tool used to drive screws either manually or through power. These power sources can be either corded or without cord. As screw driver makes work easy, it poses a range of hazards and threats to the operator, e.g., hit by broken screw driver bit, entanglement, punching the body accidentally, as well as electrocution if damaged equipment is used.

Download the Drill Machine Inspection Checklist👈

Drill machine is basic part of working industry where workers use the drill machine for making holes in the wall as well as in the material. The drill machine is powered by the cord, or built-in battery. The drill machine makes the work easy for worker to make hole but poses a range of hazards to the user as well as the nearby people.

For example, the worker using the drill machine can be electrocuted, or can suffer injuries due to broken drill bit. The nearby people can also get hit by the flying parts of the broken drill bit. During drilling, the production of fumes, dust, is certain, and worker can inhale so breathing problem is possible.

The drill machine should be inspected by a competent person to ensure it is safe for use and well maintained. The inspection form can be used to inspect the equipment. Follow the link above ☝to inspect the equipment.

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) vs Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

Introduction

• A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a safety management technique or process in which a safety professional focuses on the hazards and corresponding risks associated with a job activity in the workplace.
• A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is a term used by the safety professional to focus on the activity tasks to identify the associated hazards to ensure they are countered before they occur.

Job Safety Analysis is a safety management tool, in which the risks or hazards of a specific job in the workplace are identified, and then comprehensive preventive and countermeasures are taken to eliminate them.

Not limited to implementing the controls, Job Safety Analysis also dictates how to perform a task step-by-step, any hazards associated with a task, and controls to mitigate these hazards. JSAs can be used to educate employees on safe practices prior to utilizing the equipment.

Hazard & Effects Management Process (HEMP) is implemented at the task level to identify the hazards, assess the associated risk of each element of the task, and define the appropriate control measures to ensure the risk level is mitigated to the minimum reasonable level.

Download the Wired Circular Saw Inspection Checklist👈

Circular saw is used in every industry for cutting purpose. The circular saw is either powered by a cord, or built-in rechargeable battery. If the equipment is to be used for a day long, or continuously, the equipment should be power corded for ideal performance and uninterrupted process.

As the equipment delivers the best performance, it also poses hazards that can deliver great loss to the operator, the people working nearby as well as property. These hazards need to be controlled and mitigated to ensure the loss can be controlled.

For this purpose, follow the link above ☝and download the Wired Circular Saw Inspection Checklist in Microsoft Word format and modify it according to your need. The checklist can be used to inspect the vehicle for any kind of damage, and physical appearance and highlight the defects, problems for correction, if detected during the inspection.

Download the Powered Tools Inspection Checklist👈

Powered tools are used in every industry, for various jobs execution. These tools can be available in form of drill machine, cutter, disc cutter, grinder, router etc., installed with power cord or battery to power the tool. 

These tools are useful in executing the job but also pose a lot of risks to the operator and other people. These tools can cause loss to the operator, organization in form of electrocution, fire, explosion, injuries, as well as damage to the product during the operation.

According to the legal requirements, the organization is liable to provide safe and correct tool for job completion. To ensure the equipment is safe for use, inspection by a competent person is necessary. Follow the link☝ to download the Inspection Form in MS word form and modify it according to need.

Download the Rescue Basket Stretcher Inspection Checklist👈

Rescue Basket Stretcher is used in special emergency cases, such as the mountains, offshore marine etc. The basket is attached to the lifting machine e.g., rescue helicopter through a sling, makes it ideal solution to deal with any special emergency situation.

The basket is used to airlift the patient or injured person from the area where helicopter can't land due to unfavorable conditions. The patient is placed in it and harnessed with the helicopter.

Click on the link above☝to download the Rescue Basket Stretcher Inspection Checklist in MS Word format.

Download the Risk Assessment Form in MS Word Format👈

A risk assessment is a formal procedure to identify the hazards that exist in the workplace on routine basis as well as those that can be introduced due to any non-regular activity, new tool, newly induct employee and any other factor.

The risk is evaluated and those who can be affected due to these risks are identified so that appropriate control measures are suggested and implemented. The control measures are adopted to ensure the activity is prevented to avoid harm and if prevention is not possible, risk reduction is performed.

The risk assessment is not only performed to prevent physical harm, but also financial harm as well. The financial harm arises due to loss of reputation, punitive actions, citations, etc. 

Risk Assessment is an important part of Risk Management, it required a competent person with skills, experience, knowledge to perform the Risk Assessment. Follow the link mentioned above to download the Risk Assessment Form in MS Excel format and modify it according to your need.