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The Fastens Underlayment Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment selection
- Lack of PPE
- 2. Unloading underlayment materials
- Manual handling injuries
- Traffic / Pedestrian interaction
- 3. Inspecting Underlayment
- Fall from height
- Faulty equipment
- 4. Positioning Underlayment
- Cutting or piercing injuries
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 5. Applying Adhesive
- Chemical exposure
- Fire
- 6. Laying Underlayment
- Heavy lifting
- Repetitive strain injury
- 7. Fastening Underlayment
- Misusing tools
- Noise disturbance
- 8. Finishing and Cleaning Up
- Exposure to waste material
- Chemical residue
- 9. Regular Breaks
- Fatigue
- Dehydration
- 10. Reporting and Evaluating the Task
- Non-compliance with safety measures
- Inadequate reporting
- 11. Secure Site Post-Task
- Unauthorized access
- Vandalism
- 12. Equipment Maintenance
- Ineffective equipment
- Electrical hazards
- 13. Emergency Response Plans
- Inadequate training
- Lack of resources
- 14. Informing Personnel of Hazards
- Miscommunication
- Failure to provide information
- 15. Conduct Routine Checks
- Overlooking potential hazards
- Complacency
- 16. Correct Use of PPE
- Lack of understanding
- Incorrect usage
- 17. Adequate Lighting
- Poor visibility
- Eye strain
- 18. Regular Training Sessions
- Insufficient knowledge
- Staff turnover
- 19. Regular Safety Audits
- Non-compliance with safety measures
- Ignorance to safety procedures
- 20. Effective Communication Between Teams
- Miscommunication
- Lack of coordination