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The Eye Protection From Welding Soldering Hazards Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor workspace lighting
- Inadequate equipment
- 2. Inspection of Welding Equipment
- Electric shock from damaged equipment
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 3. Donning Protective Gear
- Incorrect fit of PPE
- Failure to wear correct eye protection
- 4. Setting up Welding/Soldering Station
- Tripping over cords or hoses
- Fire hazard from inflammable materials
- 5. Commencing Welding/Soldering Process
- Eye damage from welding arc
- Inhalation of fumes
- 6. Continuing Welding/Soldering
- Heat burns
- Prolonged exposure to UV radiation
- 7. Using Power Tools
- Kick back from tools
- Flying metal fragments
- 8. Cleaning Welded/Soldered Area
- Hot surfaces causing burns
- Sharp scrap metals
- 9. Inspection of Finished Work
- Slips on slick surfaces
- Inhalation of particulate matter
- 10. Disposing of Waste Materials
- Injury from handling sharp objects
- Inadequate disposal of flammable waste
- 11. Packing Up and Securing Site
- Tripping on loose tools/equipment
- Strains from lifting heavy objects
- 12. Maintaining Equipment
- Improper maintenance leading to faults
- Electrical hazards
- 13. Monitoring Air Quality
- Long-term health impacts from poor air quality
- Ignition of flammable gases
- 14. Emergency Procedures/User Training
- Inadequate response to emergencies
- Lack of knowledge on handling equipment safely
- 15. Workplace Inspection for Compliance
- Potential fines/penalties
- Unidentified workplace hazards