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The Creating Timber Joints Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Handling sharp tools
- Unstable working surface
- 2. Selecting Materials
- Tripping over loose materials
- Splinters from timber
- 3. Measuring Timber
- Incorrect measurements
- Hand injuries from tape measures
- 4. Cutting Timber
- Hand injuries from saw
- Noise
- 5. Sanding Edges
- Skin irritations from dust
- Noise
- 6. Testing Fit of Joints
- Pinching fingers
- Incorrect assembly
- 7. Applying Glue
- Chemical exposure
- Eye irritation
- 8. Joining Pieces Together
- Poor joint quality
- Injuries from excess force
- 9. Clamping for Dry
- Improper positioning
- Slipping due to excess force
- 10. Removing Excess Glue
- Chemical exposure
- Eye irritation
- 11. Applying Finish
- Chemical exposure
- Fume inhalation
- 12. Sanding Finish
- Skin irritations from dust
- Noise
- 13. Inspecting Final Product
- Missing defects
- Toppling over heavy products
- 14. Cleaning Up
- Tripping over loose materials
- Chemical exposure
- 15. Storing Tools and Materials
- Incorrect storage methods
- Tripping hazards
- 16. Disposal of Waste Material
- Tripping over waste
- Exposure to harmful substances
- 17. Reporting Any Incidents
- Missing information
- Unreported hazards
- 18. Regular Maintenance of Tools
- Tool malfunction
- Injuries from poor tool conditions