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The Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome Prevention Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect posture
- Insufficient training
- 2. Equipment Selection
- Using improper equipment
- Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 3. Work Area Setup
- Potential for falling objects
- Insufficient workspace
- 4. Testing Equipment
- Equipment failure
- Electrical hazards
- 5. Using Vibrating Tools
- Long-term exposure to vibration
- Inadequate grip on tools
- 6. Work Breaks
- Inadequate recovery time
- Negligence in following break schedule
- 7. Maintenance and Checks
- Faulty equipment
- Improper handling of tools
- 8. Tool Swap
- Accidental activation of tools
- Failure to properly power down
- 9. Communication
- Failure to communicate hazards
- Miscommunication during task handover
- 10. Cleaning Up
- Unsafe disposal of materials
- Slipping and tripping hazard
- 11. Reporting and Monitoring
- Failure to report incidents
- Inaccurate monitoring of health conditions
- 12. End of Task
- Physical exhaustion
- Ignoring signs of health issues
- 13. Feedback and Evaluation
- Ignoring feedback from workers
- Failure to implement improvement measures
- 14. Employee Training
- Insufficient knowledge
- Lack of ongoing training
- 15. Equipment Storage
- Inappropriate storage
- Damage to equipment during storage
- 16. Health Monitoring
- Failure to monitor health conditions regularly
- Disregarding minor symptoms
- 17. Regular Breaks
- Ignoring the need for breaks
- Neglecting physical comfort
- 18. Use of Anti-Vibration Gloves
- Prolonged exposure to vibration
- Inadequate use of gloves
- 19. Repetitive Work
- Muscular strain
- Ignorance of ergonomic practices
- 20. Emergency Procedures
- Unfamiliarity with emergency procedures
- Panic during an incident