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Cordless Jackhammer SOP

SOP Cordless Jackhammer

Cordless jackhammer SOP for operating a cordless jackhammer identifies jackhammer hazards with the risk assessed and risk controls developed to manage risk and cordless jackhammer safety.

  • Standard operating procedures require hazard control measures to be implemented per the cordless jackhammer guidelines and best safe work practice for cordless jackhammers.

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Cordless Jackhammer SOP Example

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Cordless Jackhammer Safe Operating Procedurea

Workplace Health and Safety has conducted a comprehensive job safety analysis for jackhammer operations, e.g. breaking concrete materials and how to change a jackhammer chisel bit with risk control measures developed for identified hazards per WHS hierarchy of controls.

  • WHS consultation with employees on health and safety matters to identify potential hazards with operating a cordless jackhammer and ensure cordless tool safety

  • WHS consultation and participation processes ensure adequate health and safety communication

  • Pre operational checks on equipment per cordless jackhammer inspection checklist, e.g. inspect cordless jackhammer and equipment, and cordless battery and charger are free from damage such as battery leaking fluid

  • Cordless battery charging using a cordless charging station shall be based on a cordless jackhammer manufacturers recommendation

  • Cordless tools and equipment, e.g. cordless jackhammer identified as damaged shall have an out of service tag placed on it with procedures for reporting faulty equipment in the workplace implemented

  • Do not alter or modify a cordless jackhammer, e.g. jackhammer handle removal will affect tool safety

  • Inspect jackhammer chisel for signs of wear and damage per tool safety checklist, replace if necessary and dispose of damaged jackhammer chisel bits appropriately

  • Cordless jackhammer operation per cordless jackhammer SOP focuses on WHS issues and implementing control measures to minimise potential risks and hazards

  • Personal decontamination procedures to be implemented where exposure to silica has taken place, e.g. correct method for removing PPE

  • Hazards in a workplace, e.g. confined space and working at height

  • Working at height on ladders, aluminium mobile scaffold and elevated work platforms when using cordless jackhammer

  • Hazardous chemicals and hazardous products used in connection with operating a jackhammer

  • Hazardous manual tasks in connection with cordless jackhammer use

  • Personal protective equipment, e.g. respiratory protective equipment, protective clothing, eye protection

  • Health and safety training for workers, e.g. cordless jackhammer training

  • Workplace housekeeping per housekeeping policy and procedures

  • Legislative and regulatory requirements for compliance with WHS legislation, e.g. work health and safety regulations, managing electrical risks at the workplace code of practice and power tool safety standards

  • Monitoring controls, e.g. assessment and review the effectiveness of control measures

  • Tasks and activities in connection with using a cordless jackhammer

Safe Operating Procedure Cordless Jackhammer

Cordless Jack Hammer SOP

Cordless jackhammer SOP shall assess the risk of high-risk activities with using a cordless jackhammer.

High-risk work activities that may expose workers to WHS hazards are likely to include but not be limited to:

  • Plant and equipment used in the work task, e.g. cordless jackhammer

  • Pre start inspection of cordless jackhammer

  • Change jackhammer chisel bits

  • Cordless battery charging using a cordless battery charger

  • Other hazards with using a cordless jackhammer

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