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The Exposed Edge Laminating Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping hazards
- Incorrect manual handling techniques
- 2. Delivery of laminate material
- Truck movement hazard
- Unsecured load risk
- 3. Positioning materials
- Risk of falling objects
- Incorrect lifting and positioning techniques
- 4. Cutting laminate to size
- Machine operation risks
- Sharp object injuries
- 5. Applying adhesive
- Fume inhalation hazard
- Skin contact with adhesive
- 6. Positioning and pressing laminate
- Manual handling risk
- Pinch and crush injuries
- 7. Edge cutting and trimming
- Sharp tool handling risks
- Dust inhalation hazard
- 8. Cleaning
- Slippery surfaces
- Chemical exposure
- 9. Final inspection
- Ergonomic risks from repetitive motions
- Eye strain
- 10. Packaging
- Incorrect manual handling techniques
- Sharp object injuries
- 11. Disposal of waste materials
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Incorrect disposal techniques
- 12. Assemblage of parts
- Physical exertion
- Repetitive work strain
- 13. Machine maintenance
- Risks Associated with electricity
- Noise hazards
- 14. Storage of finished product
- Stacking hazard
- Trip/slip hazards
- 15. Emergency procedures
- Inability to react quickly and correctly in emergencies
- Inadequate training or preparedness
- 16. End of shift procedures
- Fatigue
- Lack of concentration or focus
- Possible rush to finish jobs
- 17. Clean-up
- Risks from use of chemicals
- Slip and trip hazards
- 18. Verifying and updating SWMS
- Inaccurate SWMS
- Lack of understanding or awareness
- Not being updated when work changes are made
- 19. Training and competence
- Inadequate training
- Lack of competency
- 20. PPE monitoring
- Incorrect use of PPE
- Inadequate availability of suitable sizes