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The Ensure Machinery Guards In Place Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect lifting procedure
- Inadequate ventilation in work area
- 2. Assess Machinery
- Exposure to moving machinery parts
- Electric shock from faulty equipment
- 3. Install Guards
- Machinery not properly isolated before installation
- Falling objects during installation
- 4. Inspect Guards
- Re-energising machinery without proper checking
- Slips or trips due to clutter around the machine
- 5. Operate Machinery with Guards
- Emergency stops not available/working
- Regular contact with sharp edges
- 6. Ongoing Maintenance
- Unscheduled removal of guards
- Using non-conforming replacement parts
- 7. Regular Checks
- Non-compliance with workplace safety procedures
- Incomplete documentation on guard performances
- 8. Reporting and Record Keeping
- Lack of training in necessary reporting software
- Misinterpretation of technical terms while record keeping
- 9. Disposal of Faulty Guards
- Faulty disposal procedures causing hazards
- Spillage during disposal process
- 10. Replacement Process
- Non-adherence to lock out/tag out procedures
- Incorrect fitment leading to exposure of moving parts
- 11. Training Employees
- Inadequate understanding of risks and controls
- Non-adherence to safe operating procedures
- 12. Routine Audits
- Failure in detecting worn-out guards
- Not maintaining a regular audit schedule
- 13. Compliance with Standard Requirements
- Lack of update on new standard requirements
- Inadequate adaptation of standards
- 14. Incident Reporting and Investigation
- Inadequate investigation
- Under-reporting of incidents
- 15. Continuous Improvement
- Negative culture towards safety improvement suggestions
- Resistance to change in safety procedures
- 16. Review and Update SWMS
- Misinterpretation of the SWMS requirements
- Ignoring updates from the HSE department
- 17. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of clarity among workers about emergency procedures
- Inadequate first aid facilities
- 18. Health Surveillance Programs
- Failure in regular health check-up schedules
- Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 19. Workers' Compensation
- Incorrect calculation of compensation
- Non-compliance with statutory regulations
- 20. Decommissioning Process
- Non-conformance to environment-friendly processes
- Physical injuries during decommission