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The Hydraulic Punch and Shear Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Manual handling hazards
- Exposure to hydraulic fluids
- Slips and trips
- 2. Equipment Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Pinch points during inspection
- 3. Hydraulic Line Setup
- Pressure leaks
- Hose connection failures
- Hose ruptures
- 4. Punch & Shear Placement
- Falling objects
- Incorrect placement causing tip-overs
- 5. Material Positioning
- Pinch points
- Material instability
- 6. Machine Operation
- Operator error
- Entanglement in moving parts
- 7. Material Cutting
- Flying debris
- Sharp edges
- Projectiles
- 8. Waste Handling
- Manual handling hazards
- Tripping over waste materials
- 9. Material Unloading
- Crushing hazards
- Overexertion injuries
- 10. Finishing Process
- Exposure to chemicals
- Abrasive tools injuries
- 11. Quality Control
- Repetitive motions
- Eye strain
- 12. Equipment Maintenance
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Working at height risks