Rotary Tool

Rotary Tool

Acronyms

• LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

• PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

• SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

• LED - Light-emitting Diode.

PPE

Hazards

What can cause harm?

• Noise

• Electricity

• Moving parts/objects

• Sparks

• Hot objects

• Manual Handling

• Poor housekeeping

Precautions

All operators are trained and competent to operate the Rotary Tool safely. Operator training should include:

• Workplace induction

• Safe operating procedures

• Manufacturer’s instructions

• Nature of hazards

• Fitting of PPE

• Manual handling

• Housekeeping

• First Aid

Pre-Operational Inspection

Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer’s operational manual, ensure:

• It is inspected before each use and before being connected to the air supply hose

• Emergency stops and safety devices tested and functional

• Guards are fitted, secure, and functional

• Wheels are sharp, clean, properly clamped, and undamaged