Injury & Illness Prevention Program

Job Safety Analysis Form

501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-825-5689 Fax: 310-825-7076 www.ehs.ucla.edu

AUXILLARY BUILDING OPERATIONS:

Picture of task/equipment: Task:
USING HAND-OPERATED POWER TOOLS
Name of Shop
or Dept:
Job Title(s):

Analyzed by:

Date:
Required PPE:
Gloves, eye protection, and mask when necessary.

Required/Recommended Trainings:

Operation of the tool.

TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS

1. Check condition of the 1a.Lacerations. 1a1.Avoid contact with blade teeth.
blade, if applicable. 1a2.Be sure the tool is unplugged.
2. Check that the guard is in 1b.Lacerations. 1b1.Avoid contact with blade teeth.
working condition and in 1b2.Be sure the tool is unplugged.
the proper position, if
applicable.
3. Plug in power tool. 3a.Injuries from starting tool 3a1.Ensure tool is in the off position before plugging in.
when in the on position. 3b1.Inspect condition of cord before plugging in.
3b.Potential electrocution 3b2.If cord is in poor condition, do not use the tool until the cord has
from cord in poor condition. been repaired.
4. Operating power tool. 4a.Lacerations and other 4a1.Always wear safety goggles.
injuries. 4a2.Evaluate surroundings before turning on power tool and be aware
of others.
4a3.Make sure that cutting will not come into contact with any utilities.
4a4.Dont wear loose clothing.
4a5.Make sure the blade or bit is not binding as it goes into the work.
 If blade or bit is binding, cease operation of the tool and evaluate
reasons for binding.
4a6.Ensure that material being operated on is secured.
5. Unplugging power tool. 5a.Lacerations. 5a1.Ensure tool is in the off position before unplugging.
6. Changing blade/bit/other 6a.Lacerations. 6a1.Ensure tool is unplugged before changing any part of the tool.
tool parts.