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The Finger-Jointing Tasks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment used
- lack of training
- mechanical errors
- 2. Setting up Work Area
- Unmaintained tools/equipment
- improper positioning
- 3. Inspection of Equipment
- Electrical faults
- worn-out parts
- 4. Placing Timber on Machine
- Incorrect handling techniques
- splinters
- cuts
- 5. Finger-Jointing Process
- Vibrations
- noise
- flying debris
- accidental engagement
- 6. Quality Checking
- Sharp edges
- exposure to dust
- 7. Cleaning and Maintenance
- Inadequate cleaning methods
- misuse of maintenance tools
- 8. Removing Waste
- Sharp objects risks
- lifting heavy objects
- 9. Use of PPE
- Incorrect usage
- malfunctions of the equipment
- 10. Noise Control
- Exposure for prolonged periods
- negligence in using protection gear
- 11. Dust Extraction
- Machinery malfunction
- inadequate dust removal processes
- 12. Manual Handling
- Poor posture
- less knowledge about safe handling practices
- 13. Personnel Training
- Insufficient knowledge
- inappropriate practices
- 14. Emergency Procedures
- Not following procedures correctly
- lapse in communication
- 15. Shutdown of Machinery
- Incorrect shutdown procedures
- haste