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The Fixing Broken Or Weak Boards Planks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unsafe working environment
- Unstable surfaces
- 2. Assessing Area
- Tripping hazards
- Exposure to harmful substances
- 3. Gathering Tools
- Incorrect use of tools
- Heavy lifting
- 4. Removing Damaged Board/Plank
- Falling objects
- Cuts or splinters
- 5. Checking Stability
- Failure of structure integrity
- Slipping or falling
- 6. Installing Replacement Board/Plank
- Heavy lifting
- Misuse of power tools
- 7. Securing Board/Plank
- Inappropriately secured object
- Use of incorrect screws/nails
- 8. Conducting Inspection
- Missed defects
- Tripping hazards
- 9. Finishing and Cleaning up
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Trips and falls from discarded materials
- 10. Final Evaluation
- Failure to detect weak points
- Accidental injury due to lack of focus
- 11. Handling Disposal
- Improper handling of sharp/waste material
- Inadequate disposal
- 12. Documenting process
- Inaccuracy in record entries
- 13. Review Workplace/Equipment
- Repeat trips/falls
- Missed detection of new risks
- 14. Restocking Supplies
- Heavy lifting
- Incorrectly stocked items
- 15. Post-Work Safety Check
- Overlooking potential future risks
- Neglecting to inspect tools for damage