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The Handle Abrasive Grinders Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to noise
- Handling heavy equipment
- 2. Checking Equipment
- Electric shock
- Equipment malfunction
- 3. Placing the Grinder
- Falling objects
- Slipping/Tripping
- 4. Operating Grinder
- Flying particles
- Physical contact with moving parts
- 5. Replacing Abrasive Disc
- Sharp edges
- Burr on disc
- 6. Cleaning up Work Area
- Risk of cuts from debris
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 7. Storing Equipment
- Manual handling injury
- Stored energy mishaps
- 8. Performing Regular Maintenance
- Uncontrolled release of high-pressure fluids
- Electrical Shock
- 9. Disposing of Used Discs
- Sharp Edges
- Hazardous waste
- 10. Site Clean Up
- Trips/Slip/Fall
- Exposure to dust and particles
- 11. Decommissioning Grinder
- Mechanical failure
- Electrical hazards
- 12. Emergency Procedure Familiarity
- Miscommunication during emergencies
- Lack of knowledge about procedures
- 13. Reporting Any Defects
- Incorrect report
- Delay in reporting
- 14. Rest Breaks
- Fatigue
- Inattention due to prolonged work
- 15.Reviewing Safe Work Procedures
- Non adherence to safe practices
- Inefficiency in implementing SOPs
- 16. Continuous Training
- Inadequate training
- Lack of refresher courses
- 17. Communication among team
- Misinterpretation of signals
- Miscommunication accidents
- 18. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Incorrect usage of PPE
- Lack of PPE
- 19. Hygiene Practices
- Spread of disease
- Poor sanitation
- 20. Dealing with Electrical Failures
- Electrocution
- Fire hazard