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The Fabricate Sheet Metal Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Manual handling injuries
- slips and trips
- 2. Measure and Mark
- Sharp tool cuts
- incorrect measurements
- 3. Select Tools
- Incorrect tool use
- ergonomic strain
- 4. Cut Sheet Metal
- Lacerations from sharp edges
- noise exposure
- 5. Deburr Edges
- Metal splinters
- repetitive motion injury
- 6. Forming or Bending
- Pinch points
- musculoskeletal injuries
- 7. Assemble Components
- Crushing injuries
- trips over tools
- 8. Welding
- Burns
- exposure to fumes
- 9. Grinding/Polishing
- Eye injuries
- dust inhalation
- 10. Drilling
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- flying debris
- 11. Riveting
- Vibration-related injuries
- hand tool accidents
- 12. Painting/Coating
- Inhalation of paint fumes
- skin irritation
- 13. Inspecting Quality
- Eye strain
- slips on debris
- 14. Transporting Materials
- Load shifting
- strain from improper lifting
- 15. Clean-Up
- Slips on wet floors
- minor cuts
- 16. Maintenance
- Electrical hazards
- chemical exposure
- 17. Storage
- Falling objects
- tripping over items
- 18. Training New Workers
- Lack of awareness of hazards
- inadequate supervision
- 19. Emergency Response
- Panic during emergencies
- inadequate first aid provision
- 20. Documentation
- Paper cuts
- incorrect documentation leading to errors