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Dust and fume hazards.
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Dust and fumes generated when using air drill can cause ill health (for example cancer, birth
defects, asthma and dermatitis); risk assessment and implementation of appropriate
controls for these hazards are essential.
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Risk assessment should include dust created by the use of the tool and the potential for
disturbing existing dust.
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Operate and maintain the air drill as recommended in the instruction handbook to minimize
dust or fume emissions.
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Direct the exhaust so as to minimize the disturbance of dust in a dust-filled environment.
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Where dust or fumes are created, the priority shall be to control them at the point of
emission.
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All integral features or accessories for the collection, extraction or suppression of airborne
dust or fumes should be correctly used and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instruction.
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Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the
instructions, to prevent an unnecessary increase in dust or fumes.
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Use respiratory protection in accordance with employer's instruction and as required by
occupational health and safety regulations.
Noise hazards.
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Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent, disabling hearing loss and other
problems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears). Therefore,
a risk assessment and implementation of appropriate controls for these hazards are
essential.
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Appropriate controls to reduce the risk may include actions, such as damping materials to
prevent work pieces from ringing
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Use hearing protection in accordance with employer's instructions and as required by
occupational health and safety regulations.
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Operate and maintain the air drill as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent
an unnecessary increase in noise level.
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Select, maintain and replace the consumable/inserted tool as recommended in the
instruction handbook, to prevent and unnecessary increase in noise.
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If the drill has a silencer, always ensure it is in place and in good working order when air drill
is operating.
Vibration hazard.
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Exposure to vibration can cause disabling damage to the nerves and blood supply of the hands and
arms.
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Wear warm clothing when working in cold conditions and keep your hands warm and dry
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If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin in your fingers or hands, stop
using the air drill, tell your employer and consult an physician.
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Operate and maintain the air drill as recommended in the instruction handbook, to prevent an
unnecessary increase in vibration.
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Do not allow the inserted tool to chatter on the work piece, as this is likely to increase in vibration.
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Hold the tool with a light but safe grip, taking account of required hand reaction forces, because the
risk from vibration is generally greater when the grip force is higher.
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Keep suspended handles in the central position and avoid pushing the handles into the end stops.
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Select, maintain and replace the consumable / inserted tool as recommended in the instructions
handbook to prevent an unnecessary increase in vibration levels.
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Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer, if possible.
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