Job Hazard/Safety Analysis For the Electrician

INTRODUCTION
Job Hazard/Safety Analysis for the Electrician is a partial list of known task performed by the professional electrician. We have placed known task in alphabetical order and in a table format, listing each task in a step-by-step sequence followed by the potential hazard and a recommended action or procedure. This is by no means an exhaustive list and is subject to modification. Additional comments may be added as more information becomes available. If you are asked to perform an occasional task, not listed with your job title, you can look up an individual task by returning to our Job Safety Analysis page and check the pulldown menu for Job Task.

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Air Compressor ATV 4-Wheeler Battery Charger Bench Grinder Chain Hoist Chemicals (Pouring Handling) Cleaning (Sweep & Mop) Cutoff Saw Ditchwitch Trencher Drill Bit Sharpener Drill Press Driving Drum Handling (30-55 Gal.) Floor Jack, Hydraulic Forklift Fuel Transfer Pump Hand Held Portable Power Tools Heat Gun Hoist (Electric/Manual) Slings Hydraulic Press Jack Stands, Manual Lifting/Carrying Objects Loft/Mezzanine/Roof Operations Miter Saw Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic Pipe Thread Machine Plate Compactor Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered Portable Heater, Electric Powered Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered Power Hacksaw Propane Torch (14-20 oz. Cylinder) Shop Vac(s) Soldering Guns/Irons

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Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor Task Hazard Cause Shutdown and Isolate Unit Routine Maintenance /Repair Unit Activation during repair Noise Hand Injury Eye Injury Electric Shock Noise Noise Eye Injury Auto start and/or human error

Prevention Lockout/Tagout

Equipment Operation Confined work areas, sharp edges Residual air pressure Improper operation and maintenance Equipment Operation Equipment Operation Blowing debris

Use Hearing Protection Gloves Goggles, safety glasses with side shields Manufacturers instructions strictly followed, lock-out/tagout Use hearing protection Use hearing protection Use safety glasses w/side shields or goggles

Routine Operation

PPE Required: Goggles/Safety Glasses with side shield Hearing Protection Gloves Hazard Analysis: Air Compressor, Portable, Electric Task Hazard Cause Routine Maintenance /Repair Routine Operation Electric Shock Noise Trauma Eye Injury Improper operation and maintenance Equipment operation Improper use, uncontrolled release of compressed air Projectiles, flying debris

Prevention Unplug electrical cord and retain control of plug during repair/maintenance Use hearing protection Use appropriate nozzle for specific work activity, situational awareness Goggles or safety glasses with side shields

PPE Required: Goggles or Safety glasses with side shield Hearing Protection

Hazard Analysis: ATV 4-Wheeler Task Hazard Cause Routine Maintenan ce/Repair Hand Injury Foot Injury Trauma Muscle/Ligam ent Strain Eye Injury Routine Operation Noise Noise Head Injury Confined work areas, sharp edges/objects, rotating parts Equipment rolls over foot, object drops on foot Rotating parts Awkward working positions Flying Particles Equipment Operation Equipment Operation Fall from 4-Wheeler, accident

Prevention Gloves, situational awareness Wear safety shoes Situational awareness, appropriate clothing Position body to avoid strains, take appropriate breaks Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shields Use hearing protection Use hearing protection Wear helmet

PPE Required: Helmet Safety glasses, goggles or helmet face shield Gloves Hearing Protection Safety Shoes/boots protective clothing (optional)

Hazard Analysis: Battery Charger Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Trauma (Burns) Eye Injury Electrical Shock Fire Drop object on foot Batty acid spills Battery acid splashes Improper operation and maintenance, battery condition Sparks, improper storage of flammables, combustibles Spark/poor ventilation, smoking, improper procedures

Prevention Wear safety shoes Goggles, apron, gloves, proper battery handling procedures Goggles, appropriate battery handling procedures Lockout/tagout, manufacturers instructions strictly followed Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area Adequate ventilation, no smoking, follow manufacturers instructions

Explosion

PPE Required: Apron Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles

Hazard Analysis: Bench Grinder Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Trauma Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire Dust/particles generated during machine operation Projectiles Projectiles Drop object on foot Impact, penetration, compression Projectiles Heat, sparks

Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Wear safety shoes Gloves, situational awareness Face Shield Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from grinding/buffing area Lockout/tagout, proper grounding of frame, manufacturers instructions strictly followed

Electrical Shock

Improper grounding, Improper operations and maintenance

PPE Required: protective Clothing (optional) Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Face Shield Safety Shoes/Boots disposable Respirators (optional) Gloves

Hazard Analysis: Chain Hoist Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Drop object on foot Impact, burns Swinging chain/hoisted equipment

Prevention Wear Safety shoes Gloves, Situational awareness Hard hat

PPE Required: Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots Hard

Hazard Analysis: Chemicals (Pouring/Handling) Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Contact irritation, burn or absorption Inhalation Face Splash, fumes Splash, skin contact Breathing fumes Splash

Prevention Goggles Gloves (appropriate type for chemical), apron (if necessary), long sleeves Wear respirator if needed Wear Face Shield (if necessary)

PPE Required: Goggles Gloves protective Clothing (apron) Respirator (as needed) Face shield (if necessary)

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Hazard Analysis: Cleaning (Sweeping/Mopping/Buffing) Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Foot Injury Inhalation Projectiles, impact, chemical contact Dropped object on foot Chemicals, dust

Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Wear respirator or dust mask if needed

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Gloves (optional) protective Clothing (long pants recommended to prevent chemical splash on skin) Respirator or dust mask (as needed)

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Hazard Analysis: Cutoff Saw Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Trauma Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire Dust/particles generated during machine operation Projectiles Projectiles, rotating parts, point of operation, ingoing nip joints, flying chips & sparks Drop object on foot Point of Operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Projectiles Heat, sparks

Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators, automatic vacuum machine Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Lockout/tagout, proper grounding of frame, manufacturers instructions strictly followed

Electrical Shock

Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots Safety glasses/goggles Face Shield (optional) disposable Respirators (optional) Hearing Protection

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Hazard Analysis: Ditchwitch Trencher Task Hazard Cause Routine Maintenanc e/Repair Hand Injury Foot Injury Trauma Eye Injury Noise Noise Head Injury Foot Injury Hand Injury PPE Required: Protective Clothing Safety Shoes/Boots Safety Glasses Hard Gloves Hearing Protection Confined work areas, sharp edges/objects, rotating parts Equipment rolls over foot, object drops on foot Rotating parts Flying particles Equipment Operation Equipment Operation Bump head, objects fall on head Equipment rolls over foot, object drops on foot Sharp edges/objects

Prevention Gloves, situational awareness Wear safety shoes Situational awareness, appropriate clothing Safety glasses Use hearing protection Use hearing protection Wear hard hat (as necessary) Wear safety shoes Wear Gloves

Routine Operation

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Hazard Analysis: Drill Bit Sharpener Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Hand Injury Electrical Shock Projectiles, filings Point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance

Prevention Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness Proper grounding of frame, manufacturers instructions strictly followed

PPE Required: Safety Glasses w/side shield

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Hazard Analysis: Drill Press Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Inhalation Trauma Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire Electrical Shock Filings/particles generated during machine operation Dust/particles generated during machine operation Projectiles, flying sparks Projectiles, rotating parts, point of operation, ingoing nip points, flying chips & sparks Drop object on foot Point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips & sparks Projectiles

Prevention Sparks, friction Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles situational awareness Wear safety shoes Gloves (optional), machine guards, situational awareness Face shield (if necessary) Proper grounding of frame, manufacturers instructions strictly followed. Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards

PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield disposable Respirators (optional) Face shield Gloves (optional)

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Hazard Analysis: Driving Task Hazard General Use Trauma Noise

Cause Projectiles, impact, vibration, burns Engine, impact

Prevention Situational awareness, gloves (optional), seat belts Wear hearing protection for noise level over 85db

PPE Required: Hearing Protection Gloves (optional)

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Hazard Analysis: Drum, 30-55 Gal (Handling) Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Trauma Foot Injury Splashes Impact Dropped object on foot

Prevention Goggles (for handling exposed chemicals) Situational awareness, gloves Wear safety shoes

PPE Required: Goggles Safety Shoes/boots Gloves

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Hazard Analysis: Floor Jack, Hydraulic Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Trauma Roll jack over foot Overloading jack beyond rated capacity, using jack for support rather than just lifting

Prevention Wear safety shoes Follow manufacturers instructions. Ensure that rated load is legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on jack, and rated capacity is not exceeded. Immediately support load once it is lifted.

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots

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Hazard Analysis: Forklift Task Hazard General Use Trauma Foot Injury Noise Eye

Cause Projectiles, impact, vibration, burns Dropped object on foot Engine, impact Fluid splash when servicing

Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, switch guards Wear safety shoes Wear hearing protection Wear safety goggles

PPE Required: Safety goggles Safety Shoes/boots Hearing Protection Gloves

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Hazard Analysis: Fuel Transfer Pump Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Hand Injury Fire, Explosion Fuel splashes Fuel contact in sub-zero weather Smoking, sparks, improper grounding and bonding

Prevention Goggles Gloves No smoking or exposure to sparks or open flame during fueling. Fill stem shall be bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wide. Appropriate placed fire extinguisher.

PPE Required: Goggles Gloves

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Hazard Analysis: Hand Held Portable Power Tools Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Dust/particles generated during machine operation Projectiles Drop object on foot Point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips & sparks Projectiles Sparks

Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators (if necessary), automatic vacuum machine Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Wear safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area Hearing protection Proper grounding of frame, manufacturers instructions strictly followed

Eye Injury Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire

Noise Electrical Shock

Machine operation Improper grounding, improper operations and maintenance

PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shields Disposable Respirators (optional) Face shield, as appropriate Hearing Protection

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Hazard Analysis: Heat Gun Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Burns Electrical Shock Fumes, vapors and gases generated during use Hot air, contact with heat gun Improper operation & maintenance

Prevention Properly ventilated work area, use disposable respirators Situational awareness, gloves Manufacturers instructions strictly followed, replace worn parts

PPE Required: Gloves disposable Respirators (optional, if appropriate)

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Hazard Analysis: Hoist (Electric/Manual)/Slings Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Foot Injury Impact Dropped object on foot

Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, hardhat Wear safety shoes

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Gloves Hard hat

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Hazard Analysis: Hydraulic Press Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Trauma Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Projectiles Projectiles, moving parts, point of operation, pinch points, flying items Drop object on foot Point of operation, pinch points, moving parts, flying items. Projectiles

Prevention Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Wear safety shoes Gloves, machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield (as necessary)

PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Gloves Face shield (as necessary)

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Hazard Analysis: Jack Stands, Manual Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Trauma Improper placement of load Overloading vehicle stand beyond rated capacity

Prevention Situational awareness, wear safety shoes Follow manufacturers instructions. Ensure that rated load is legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on vehicle stand, and rated load capacity is not exceeded.

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots

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Hazard Analysis: Lifting/Carrying Objects Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Foot Injury Impact Dropped object on foot

Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, back brace/belt (optional) Wear safety shoes/boots

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Gloves Back brace/belt (optional)

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Hazard Analysis: Loft/Mezzanine/Roofing Operations Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Foot Injury Impact, falls Dropped object on foot

Prevention Situational awareness, gloves, fall protection (restraint) Wear safety shoes

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/boots Fall Protection (restraint) Gloves

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Hazard Analysis: Miter Saw Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Trauma Foot Injury Hand Injury Head Protection Fire Dust/particles generated during machine operation Projectiles Projectiles, rotating parts, points of operation, ingoing nip points, flying chips & sparks Drop object on foot Point of Operations, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Projectiles Sparks

Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, disposable respirators (if needed) Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards Wear safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Face Shield (as necessary) Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area Proper grounding of frame, manufacturers instructions strictly followed

Electrical Shock

Improper grounding, improper operation and maintenance

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Face Shield (as necessary) Disposable Respirators (if needed)

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Hazard Analysis: Pallet Jack & Dolly, Hydraulic Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Trauma Roll jack over foot Overloading jack beyond rated capacity, using jack for support rather than just lifting, sharp objects

Prevention Wear safety shoes Follow manufacturers instructions, gloves

PPE Required: Safety Shoes/Boots Gloves

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Hazard Analysis: Pipe Thread Machine Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Electric Shock Hand Injury Eye Injury Noise Drop object on foot Improper operation and maintenance, improper grounding Point of operation, rotating parts Flying particles Running equipment

Prevention Safety Shoes Manufactures instructions strictly followed, proper grounding Gloves, situational awareness Safety glasses w/side shields Hearing protection for noise in excess of 85db

PPE Required: Safety Glasses w/side shields Safety Shoes/ Boots Gloves Hearing Protection

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Hazard Analysis: Plate Compactor Task Hazard Cause General Use Eye Injury Trauma Projectiles, fumes, dusts Projectiles, impact, vibration, burns Dropped object on foot Engine, impact Dust

Prevention Safety glasses w/side shields or goggles Situational awareness, gloves, protective clothing, back brace/belt (optional), switch guards Wear safety shoes Wear hearing protection Wear respirator or dust mask if needed

Foot Injury Noise Inhalation

PPE Required: Safety Glasses w/side shields or Goggles Safety Shoes/boots Hearing Protection Gloves protective Clothing (long pants) Respirator or dust mask (as needed) Back brace/belt (optional)

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Hazard Analysis: Portable Generator, Gasoline Powered Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Trauma Foot Injury Fire Exhaust Burns Roll over foot, drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag

Prevention Appropriate ventilation Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Strictly follow manufacturers instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine

Electrical Shock

Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device

PPE Required: Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots

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Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Electric Powered Task Hazard Cause General Use Trauma Foot Injury Fire Burns Roll over foot, drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag

Prevention Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Strictly follow manufacturers instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine

Electrical Shock

Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device

PPE Required: Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots

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Hazard Analysis: Portable Heater, Gasoline Powered Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Trauma Foot Injury Fire Exhaust Burns Roll over foot, drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag

Prevention Appropriate ventilation Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area Strictly follow manufacturers instructions, proper switching for starting up/ shutting down machine

Electrical Shock

Improper operations and maintenance, improper switching device

PPE Required: Leather Gloves Safety Shoes/ Boots

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Hazard Analysis: Power Hacksaw Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Head Protection Trauma Dust/particles generated during machine operation, exhaust fumes Projectiles, burns Projectiles Projectiles, point of operation, flying chips & sparks, improper use and operation Drop object on foot Point of operation, in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks Sparks

Prevention Appropriate natural ventilation, respirators when needed Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Face shield (as necessary) Situational awareness, PPE, protective clothing, machine guards, manufacturers instructions strictly followed Safety shoes Machine guards, situational awareness Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from machine area

Foot Injury Hand Injury Fire

PPE Required: Protective Clothing (optional) Safety Shoes/ Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses w/side shield Respirators (if needed) Face Shield (as necessary)

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Hazard Analysis: Propane Torch (14oz to 20oz Propane Cylinder) Task Hazard Cause Prevention General Use Inhalation Hazardous fumes, gases, dusts Projectiles, fumes, dusts, flashes Projectiles, burns Drop object on foot Heat, sparks, slag Appropriate natural or mechanical ventilation, and disposable respirators, as required Goggles, face shield, appropriate noncombustible or flame-proof screens Situational awareness, PPE Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from area

Eye Injury Trauma Foot Injury Fire

PPE Required: Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots Goggles/Safety Glasses Respirator (if needed) Protective Clothing (optional)

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Hazard Analysis: Shop Vac(s) Task Hazard Cause General Use Foot Injury Electrical Shock Eye Injury Noise Drop object on foot Improper operations and maintenance, improper grounding Flying debris Equipment Operation

Prevention Wear safety shoes Manufacturers instructions strictly followed, proper grounding Wear safety glasses w/side shields Use hearing protection

PPE Required :( PPE required to be worn during the vacuuming task when it poses a specific hazard to the user) Safety Glasses with side shields Hearing Protection Safety Shoes/Boots

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Hazard Analysis: Soldering Guns/Irons (HVAC) Task Hazard Cause General Use Inhalation Eye Injury Skin irritation/burning Foot Injury Fire Fumes, vapors and gases generated during soldering Spattering Chemical cleaner use, hot soldering iron Drop object on foot Hot soldering iron

Prevention Properly ventilate work area, use respirator Safety glasses w/side shields/Goggles Review MSDS, substitute cleaner with non-toxic product, use appropriate PPE/protective clothing Wear safety shoes Appropriate placed fire extinguisher, remove all combustibles and fire hazards from soldering area Manufacturers instructions strictly followed, replace worn parts Wipe down work area when finished Review MSDS, substitute with nontoxic compounds if available

Electrical Shock Residual surface contamination Some fluxes contain toxic compounds (i.e. cadmium and fluorides)

Improper operation and maintenance Soldering with lead containing solders Toxic compounds in fluxes

PPE Required: Safety glasses w/side shields/Goggles Safety Shoes/Boots (for protection against dropped objects when necessary) Protective Clothing Respirators (when needed)

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Hazard Analysis: Vise Task Hazard General Use Eye Injury Foot Injury Hand Injury

Cause Projectiles Drop object on foot Impact, penetration, compression

Prevention Safety glasses with side shield or appropriate safety goggles Wear safety shoes Gloves, situational awareness

PPE Required: Goggles/ Safety Glasses w/ side shield Gloves Safety Shoes/Boots

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