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The Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome Risks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment selection
- Inadequate training
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty tools
- Absence of appropriate personal protective equipment
- 3. Positioning for Work
- Poor posture
- Incorrect usage of tools
- 4. Commencement of Work
- Excessive vibration from tools
- Prolonged exposure to vibrations
- 5. Continual Vibration Work
- Insufficient rest periods
- Extended use of vibrating tool
- 6. Breaks Between Work
- Overexertion
- Skipping designated break times
- 7. Rotation of Tasks
- Inadequate rotation planning
- No alternated tasks
- 8. Posture Re-adjustment
- Poor ergonomic setup
- Repetitive movements strain
- 9. End of Shift/Day
- Continued exposure to vibrations post-shift
- Improper shut down procedures
- 10. Equipment Maintenance
- Neglect in regular checks
- Faulty or degraded tools
- 11. Training sessions
- Inadequate refreshment on safety measures
- Inconsistent guidelines
- 12. Health Checks
- Infrequent health monitoring
- Ignorance of early signs of symptoms
- 13. Communication of Risks
- Inadequate dissemination of risks involved
- Poor communication channels
- 14. Implementation of Controls
- Inadequacy of control measures
- Non-compliance to controls
- 15. Review of Safety Measures
- Infrequent reviews
- Inadequate updates in response to changes
- 16. Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Insufficient protection available
- Non-compliance in using protective equipment
- 17. Debriefing sessions
- Inadequacy in discussion of safety lapses
- Lessons learned not shared
- 18. Reporting Mechanisms
- Poor reporting tools
- Delay in reporting
- 19. Emergency Response
- Inadequate training for emergencies
- Lack of emergency protocols
- 20. Post-Incident Analysis
- Inadequate investigation of incidents
- Poor learning from past incidents