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| RISK ASSESSMENT FOR CUTS AND INJURIES FROM SHARP OBJECTS |
Following are some of the main highlighted points taken from the attached risk assessment. To download free and ready-to-use and in Word editable format, just click on the download link given at the end of these points. this is a high-quality, user-friendly risk assessment that can be used for sharp edges injuries.
Identified Hazards
Cuts and Injuries from Sharp Objects
Hazard Control Measures
- Suitable hand protection shall be worn at all times unless there is a hazard presented due to loss of dexterity or risk of entanglement in the working parts of machines e.g. drill bits;
- Gloves shall be selected which are suitable for the task and which fit the hand;
- When using saws, knives, etc., hands are to be kept away from the blade at all times and cuts are to be made away from the body;
- Adequate time is to be allocated to undertake work with sharp blades or knives. Do not rush the task as accidents can be the /result of being hasty or rushing;
- Do not use excessive force to either free a sharp edge or to try and cut into a dense substance as this often leads to an uncontrolled slip of the blade resulting in an injury to the user;
- Suitable safety gloves are to be worn at all times when moving materials;
- Suitable heavy-duty gloves and safety glasses must be worn when glass is to be removed in addition to the existing site PPE requirements;
- When undertaking to strip activities, suitable heavy-duty gloves and safety glasses are to be worn at all times to remove the risk of cuts and injuries from ejected material;
- All cuts and abrasions are to be treated immediately and suitable first aid is given. Cuts and abrasions must be covered by waterproof plasters before returning to work.
- All accidents/injuries are to be recorded within the site accident book;
- When Stanley knives (or similar) are not in use, blades are to be retracted or stored within the sheath.
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