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The Hydraulic Punch Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment selection
- Poor site conditions
- 2. Inspection
- Inadequate inspection
- Faulty equipment
- 3. Set up area
- Tripping hazards
- Falling objects
- 4. Position punch
- Manual handling injuries
- Struck by object
- 5. Connect hydraulic pump
- Electric shock
- Fluid leaks
- 6. Check connections
- Loose fittings
- Damaged hoses
- 7. Operate punch
- Entanglement
- Flying debris
- 8. Change dies
- Crushing injuries
- Hand injuries
- 9. Punching operation
- Noise exposure
- Eye injuries
- 10. Hose disconnection
- Stored energy release
- Tripping hazards
- 11. Shut down system
- Uncontrolled shutdown
- Inadequate lockout/tagout procedures
- 12. Clean up
- Slips and trips
- Handling waste materials
- 13. Maintenance
- Incomplete maintenance
- Untrained workers'
- 14. Loading/Unloading
- Forklift incidents
- Falling materials
- 15. Transport
- Vehicle accidents
- Equipment shifting
- 16. Storage
- Poorly organised storage
- Inadequate space
- 17. Emergency Response
- Inadequate fire extinguisher inspection
- Lack of first aid kit
- 18. Training
- Inexperienced operators
- Improper technique