The Hammer Drill Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) helps businesses set out safe and efficient practices when using a hammer drill. It makes sure operators are well informed about the precautions and procedures needed to keep the work environment safe.
It covers the hazards (noise, electricity, moving parts and hazardous dust), the PPE to wear, operator training and precautions, the pre-operational inspection, maintenance under lockout/tagout, step-by-step operation and how to change the bit.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps assess and manage the hazards of using the hammer drill.