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The Fixing Glass Into Place With Manual Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- potential for dropped objects
- 2. Material Handling
- Risk of cuts from glass
- back strains from heavy materials
- 3. Glass Cutting
- Risk of injuries from manual tools
- incorrect measuring and cutting
- 4. Manual Lifting of Glass
- Musculoskeletal problems due to manual handling
- potential for dropped objects
- 5. Glass Installation
- Risk of falls from height
- risk of cuts from sharp edges
- 6. Tool Use
- Overexertion or awkward movements
- improper tool use
- 7. Securing the Glass
- Potential to slip with tools
- exposure to broken glass
- 8. Final Inspection
- Twisting or bending
- incorrect assessment of quality
- 9. Clean Up
- Tripping or slipping on work materials
- risks associated with disposal of broken glass
- 10. Communication
- Poor communication leading to incorrect procedures
- miscommunication of hazards
- 11. Emergency Procedures
- Non-adherence to emergency procedures
- confusion during emergencies
- 12. Storing Tools and Equipment
- Unsafe placement of tools
- risk of falls due to cluttered workspace
- 13. Continuous Monitoring
- Inadequate inspection
- overlooking potential hazards
- 14. RestPeriods
- Fatigue from overwork
- lack of focus due to not taking breaks
- 15. Finished Product Setup
- Risk of damaging finished product
- risk of post-installation movement or instability
- 16. Training
- Lack of training leading to mishandling of tools
- improper technique
- 17. Psychological Risk Management
- Poor stress management
- workplace conflict leading to distraction
- 18. Fire Safety
- Improper handling and storage of flammable materials
- lack of firefighting equipment
- 19. Noise Control
- Excessive noise leading to auditory damage
- distraction due to loud noise
- 20. Site Security
- Unauthorized entry into the workspace
- missing/stolen equipment