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The Finishing Joints Between Boards Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training in handling tools
- Poorly maintained equipment
- 2. Measure and mark
- Cutting errors
- Poor visibility due to inadequate lighting
- 3. Cutting Boards
- Misuse of saw
- Noise pollution
- Dust inhalation
- 4. Applying adhesive
- Skin and eye exposure to harmful chemicals
- 5. Join Boards
- Improper use of clamps leading to injury
- risk of boards slipping
- 6. Ensure alignment
- Eye strain
- Repetitive stress injuries
- 7. Apply pressure
- Unexpected release of pressure
- Manual handling injuries
- 8. Wipe off excess glue
- Exposure to toxic substances
- skin cuts
- 9. Leave to cure
- Risk of premature disturbance
- Unintentional exposure to adhesive fumes
- 10. Sanding Down Joints
- Dust inhalation
- Eye injury from dust
- 11. Wipe clean
- Slips from wet surface
- Allergic reaction to cleaning solvents
- 12. Checking work
- Eye strain
- Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS)
- 13. Final finishing
- Cuts from sharp objects
- Exposure to toxic substances
- 14. Clearing work area
- Trip hazard from debris
- Lifting heavy waste material
- 15. Disposal of waste
- Handling hazardous waste
- Incorrect disposal of materials
- 16. Time and task monitoring
- Prolonged postures
- Eye strain from screen time
- 17. Recording and reporting
- Incorrect data entry
- Prolonged sitting posture
- 18. Sign off work
- Rushed sign off leading to oversight
- stress from deadline pressure
- 19. Secure and Store Equipment
- Improper storage leading to injuries
- tripping over parameters
- 20. Final site check
- Missed potential hazards
- inadequate lighting during check