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The Knife Injuries Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling
- Dull knives
- 2. Cleaning Knife
- Inappropriate cleansing agents: soap type/condition could cause slippage
- Rushing due to high workload
- 3. Sharpening Knife
- Unstable sharpening equipment
- Inadequate training on sharpening process
- 4. Handling Knife
- Incorrect grip
- Lack of hand protection gears
- 5. Cutting Action
- Forceful actions causing slip of knife
- Inadequate training on cutting methods
- 6. Changing Blades
- Unsecured area for blade change
- Not using safety gloves while changing blades
- 7. Knife Storage
- Mishandling in storage area
- Insecure knife placing area
- 8. Disposal of Knife
- Rust and old sharp edges
- Improper methods of disposal
- 9. Training
- Inadequate training
- Rushing through the training program
- 10. Inspection
- Skipping regular inspection steps
- Ignoring small defects
- 11. Maintenance
- Routine maintenance skipped or postponed
- Using wrong techniques/tools for maintenance
- 12. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge about procedures
- Not having a first aid kit handy
- 13. Reporting Accidents
- Inconsistent reporting system
- Fear of reprisals inhibiting reporting
- 14. Health Checkups
- Regular health checkups are not maintained
- Ignorance towards minor cuts or injuries
- 15. Regularly Updating Procedures
- Inconsistencies in updating safety procedures
- Ignorance towards new hazards
- 16. Use of Protective Gears
- Non-usage of personal protective equipment
- Ill-fitting or damaged protective gear
- 17. Work Area Cleanliness
- Unsanitised work area
- Slippery floor due to spills
- 18. Personal Hygiene
- Dirty hands handling knife
- Long untied hair
- 19. Workspace Layout
- Cluttered workspace
- Inadequate lighting
- 20. Fatigue Management
- Overworking leading to poor concentration
- Disregarding regular breaks