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The Improper Tool Selection Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect tool selection
- lack of training
- fatigue
- 2. Tool Selection
- Choosing the incorrect tool for task
- worn or damaged tools
- 3. Tool Inspection
- Missing safety equipment
- lack of proper maintenance
- 4. Materials Handling
- Potentially harmful materials
- heavy loads
- slips and trips
- 5. Work Area Preparation
- Cluttered work area
- inadequate space
- poor lighting conditions
- 6. Safe Usage of Tools
- Incorrect handle grip
- repetitive movements
- prolonged usage
- 7. Personal Protective Equipment Use
- Lack of protective gear
- improper use of gear
- 8. Work Process
- Inadequate work posture
- repeated stress
- high noise levels
- 9. Breaks And Rest Periods
- Fatigue
- lack of alertness due to long hours
- 10. Clean Up
- Sharp objects
- hazardous chemical exposure
- improper disposal
- 11. Maintenance
- Poorly maintained tools
- unsafe handling during maintenance
- 12. Storage
- Improper storage causing tripping hazards
- corrosion of tools
- 13. Emergency Procedure
- Unpreparedness for accident or injury on site
- 14. Routine Checks
- Missed routine checks leading to safety risks
- 15. Training and Supervision
- Inadequate training
- unsupervised work
- 16. Machine Operation
- Serious injury from operating machinery without precautions
- 17. Manual Handling
- Risk of physical injury
- muscle strain from heavy weight
- 18. Safety Signage
- Lack of sufficient safety signage
- unclear markings& warnings
- 19. Fire Safety
- Risk of fire from flammable materials
- lack of fire fighting equipment
- 20. Incident Management and Reporting
- Delayed response to incident
- improper incident reporting