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SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR ELECTRICAL HAND BREAKER

PPE’s Required

Approved safety glasses and face shield must A suitable mask must be worn whenever
be worn at all times in work areas. potentially toxic smoke and fumes are created.

Appropriate protective steel-toed boots must A suitable protective workshop apron and
be worn. leather gloves are advisable.

Appropriate hearing protection must be worn. A hard hat must be worn.

Heavy duty work gloves to aborsb vibration Sturdy, long ‘work wear’ clothing or overalls
must be worn. must be worn.

All exposed rings and jewellery must be


removed.

DO NOT use faulty equipment – report this immediately to your Technician

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


1. Ensure your work area is safe – well-lit, with no flammable liquids, gases or dust.
2. Establish an exclusion zone with barricading and appropriate safety signage.
3. Establish the location of all underground utilities.
4. Be aware of common overuse injuries i.e. hearing loss and back pain.
5. Inspect the equipment for any obvious mechanical defects.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS


1. Ensure all components, attachments and guards are secure before starting.
2. Know the best way to do the job. Review any operational procedures.
3. Be aware that this power tool is designed to create severe vibration. The hands, arms and legs will quickly
tire. Take regular breaks.
4. Always use two hands. Ensure you have a firm footing and are ready to handle any reaction from the tool.
5. Operators should be ready to brace themselves against the high level of torque exerted by the tool
6. Apply slight pressure on the tool. Pressing very hard will not increase efficiency. Stop operation if the tool
bounces around uncontrollably.
7. Do not touch the bit immediately after operation. It may be extremely hot.
8. Do not operate this power tool at no-load unnecessarily.
9. To stop, release the handle grip switch. Turn off and disconnect after use.
10. Never leave this power tool unattended.
11. Pre Use Inspection checklist must be follow

HOUSEKEEPING
1. Leave the power tool in a safe, clean and tidy state.
2. Stow away correctly. Remove any barricading and safety warning signage.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 Moving, rotating and sharp parts  Pinch and squash  Excessive noise
 Dust and fumes (incl. crystalline silica)  Slips, trips and falls  Ejected material
 High pressure air hose couplings  Loss of control  Eye injuries
 Manual handling – including vibration, duration and excessive force
DO NOT use faulty equipment – report this immediately to your Technician

Do’s Don’t
Select the right Breaker for a specific Don’t misuse hand breaker
job
Inspect Hand breaker before use Don’t apply excessive pressure or force
to hand breaker.
Always store Electrical breaker in the ever use a hand breaker without a good
designated location grip.

Use Proper PPE’ as per requirements Don’t forget to wear PPE.


Follow the line of fire Don’t place your hand near the sharp
end of the tools to avoid cuts.
Electrical cable must be laying trough Don’t use extension board without
ELCB fitted board ELCB fitted
Electrical cable must be in good Don’t use damage elelctrical cables
condition
Hand breaker chissel must be use in Don’t Use Damage chissel
good condition
Follow pre use inspection checklist Don’t Use hand breaker before
inspection
Comfort side handle condition Don’t Use breaker without handle
Presence of Cord strain reliever Don’t Use breaker while damage
(glands). glands
Ensure that the ventilation slots are Don’t Use breaker while ventilation
clear of debris and not blocked. slots is blocked.
Ensure that the machine operates Don’t Use breaker when is excessive
smoothly without excessive vibration. vibration
Experience employees to be oprate Don’t Use breaker when your not
hand breaker experience about hand breaker
operation

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