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The Handling Glass Mosaic Tiles Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper handling of tiles
- Lifting heavy boxes of tiles
- 2. Rough Layout
- Slipping on loose tiles
- Cuts from sharp tile edges
- 3. Cut Tiles to Fit
- Noise damage
- Eye injury from flying debris
- Cuts from tile cutter
- 4. Apply Adhesive
- Chemical burns from adhesive
- Inhalation of toxic fumes
- 5. Place Tiles
- Repetitive motion injury
- Cuts from sharp edges
- 6. Tapping Tiles
- Strain injuries from misuse of tools
- 7. Clean Excess Adhesive
- Skin irritation from chemicals
- Slippery surfaces
- 8. Apply Grout
- Inhalation of dust particles
- Chemical burns
- 9. Clean Up Area
- Tripping over discarded materials
- Puncture wounds from discarded tiles
- 10. Inspect Quality
- Eye strain from detailed inspection
- repetitive motion injury
- 11. Seal Grout
- Chemical burns from sealer
- Inhalation of toxic vapours
- 12. Final Cleanup
- Tripping over discarded material
- Puncture wounds from discarded tiles
- 13. Dispose Off Waste
- Injury from lifting heavy items
- Puncture wounds from mishandled waste
- 14. Maintenance of Tools & Equipment
- Injuries from improper handling of equipment
- Electric shock from faulty equipment
- 15. Reporting & Record keeping
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Eye strain from computer work
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Injuries due to panic or improper handling of emergency equipment
- 17. Training and Supervision
- Improper technique leading to injury
- Misunderstanding of safety procedures
- 18. Routine Inspections
- Becoming oblivious to hazards over time
- Not identifying new hazards due to lack of training
- 19. Safety Equipment Checks
- Faulty equipment leading to lack of protection
- Missing or insufficient equipment due to poor management
- 20. Review of Safe Work Methods
- Overlooking of potential hazards
- Miscommunication of changes