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The Continuous Miner Machine Operation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Lack of training
- faulty equipment.
- 2. Pre-start Checks
- Uncontrolled energy sources
- uncalibrated machinery.
- 3. Transport to Site
- Mishandling of heavy equipment
- traffic accidents.
- 4. Set-up at Site
- Site not secure
- site not prepared properly.
- 5. Machine Start-Up
- Mechanical failure
- electrical issues.
- 6. Mining Operation
- Coal dust exposure
- noise pollution
- machine malfunction.
- 7. Dealing with Blockages
- Inadequate safety protocol
- mechanical hazards.
- 8. Regular Maintenance
- Faulty equipment
- inadequate training.
- 9. Shutdown Procedure
- Inadequate safety procedure
- lack of supervision.
- 10. Cleaning and Checks
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- improper disposal methods.
- 11. Dirt Clean-Up
- Risk of slips
- trips
- or falls
- hand injuries due to sharp objects.
- 12. Component Changes
- Mishandling of heavy parts
- insufficient knowledge of procedures.
- 13. Inspection of Equipment
- Faulty equipment
- unrecognised signs of wear and tear.
- 14. Record Keeping & Reporting
- Faulty record management
- missing incidents.
- 15. Transport Back from Site
- Traffic accidents
- mishandling of heavy equipment.
- 16. Post-Operation Clean Up
- Exposure to toxic substances
- improper disposal methods.
- 17. Equipment Storage
- Mishandling of heavy equipment
- improper storage conditions.
- 18. Incident Reporting
- Miscommunication
- faulty record management.
- 19. Regular Training
- Mishandling of equipment
- inadequate safety training.
- 20. Final Checks & Reviews
- Missed incidents
- inadequate maintenance checks.