Level 2 Area: Operative found using electrical block cutting machine without wearing the requisite PPE. Eye protection, ear protection, and the dust mask should be worn as minimum protection for this specific activity. No barricade or warning signage in place around the machine. No evidence that the worker was trained and certified to use the machinery expected to find a list of all trained personnel at the machine location. Contractor to ensure any power tools shall be operated only by qualified and trained personnel, Operatives to wear mandatory and task-specific PPE when engaged in each work activity. Tool Box Talks to be conducted regarding specific hazard associated with the works being carried out. Machine work area to be barricaded and warning signage in place prior to use.
Hazard category: Mechanical / guarding