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The Hand-Arm Vibration (Hav) Related Tasks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Incorrect tool selection
- 2. Equipment Selection
- Faulty equipment
- Improper sizing
- 3. Work Assessment
- Improper work posture
- Not understanding task
- 4. Tools Check
- Malfunctioning tools
- Damaged safety features
- 5. Job Commencement
- Long exposure to vibration
- Ignoring early symptoms of HAV
- 6. Rest Breaks
- Working continuously without taking breaks
- 7. Posture Adjustments
- Repetitive movements
- Uncomfortable positions
- 8. Maintenance Check
- Not performing regular machine checks
- Skipping maintenance sessions
- 9. Repairs and Replacement
- Defective machinery parts
- delay in replacing or repairing them
- 10. Protective Safety Wear Usage
- Inappropriate protective wear
- Not using safety gear regularly
- 11. Disposal of Waste Items
- Improper waste disposal
- Ignorance towards recycling materials
- 12. Emergency Plan Understanding
- Poor knowledge of risk mitigation steps
- No access to first aid
- 13. Regular Health Checks
- Irregular health examinations
- Ignoring minor body pains
- 14. Community Interaction
- Disturbances caused due to vibrations
- Non-adherence to the quiet times
- 15. Debrief
- No feedback or learning from errors
- Missed opportunity for team learning
- 16. Tool Clean-Up
- Inadequate cleaning practices
- Mishandling of tools during clean-up
- 17. Incident Reporting
- Not reporting minor incidents
- Ignorance towards continuous improvement
- 18. Work Rotation
- Inadequate rotation schedule
- No breaks between shifts
- 19. Workshop Organisation
- Cluttered workspace
- Inefficient workshop layout
- 20. Tool Storage
- Poorly organized tool storage
- Not securing tools properly