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The Joining Timber Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect use of tools
- tripping on loose materials
- 2. Material Handling
- Manual lifting strain
- collisions while carrying
- 3. Equipment Set Up
- Hazards from electrical equipment
- risk of cuts from sharp objects
- 4. Timber Cutting
- Risk of flying debris
- noise hazard
- machine operation risk
- 5. Joining Timber
- Risk of incorrect assembly
- cuts and abrasions
- 6. Drilling
- Eye injuries from particles
- noise hazards
- 7. Sanding
- Dust inhalation
- noise hazards
- eye irritation
- 8. Painting/Sealing
- Toxic fumes
- skin and eye irritation from paint
- 9. Inspection
- Risk of falling objects
- trip hazards
- 10. Clean up
- Trips over materials or equipment
- risk of cuts from cleaning
- 11. Manual Transport
- risks of back injury
- collision with objects
- 12. Disposal of Waste
- sharp object injury
- infection from biological waste
- 13. Maintenance
- Electrocution
- falls due to poor maintenance practices
- 14. Usage of PPE
- Threat of incorrect usage
- threats from worn out PPE
- 15. Training of Workers
- Risks of improper training leading to accidents
- 16.Emergency Procedures
- Risks of panic during emergencies
- inadequate first aid
- 17. Documentation
- Risk of losing important files or information
- privacy breach risk
- 18. Breakdown Process
- Accidents resulting from machine failure
- gas leak hazards
- 19. Records Management
- Risks tied to incorrect records leading to safety risks
- 20. Processes Review
- Hazards due to outdated safety procedures
- incomplete review risk