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The Knives and Cutters Industrial Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect usage
- Unsecured work area
- 2. Blade Selection
- Inappropriate blade
- Incorrect installation
- 3. Equipment Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Damaged blade
- 4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inadequate PPE
- Insufficient training
- 5. Cutting Material Setup
- Unstable material
- Incorrect clamping
- 6. Cutting Technique
- Unsafe posture
- Distracted worker
- 7. Handling Cut Materials
- Sharp edges
- Heavy lifting
- 8. Power Tool Maintenance
- Damaged cords
- Fluid leaks
- 9. Blade Replacement
- Improper storage
- Incomplete instructions
- 10. Environmental Controls
- Dust generation
- Poor lighting
- 11. Equipment Transportation
- Unbalanced load
- Inadequate securing
- 12. Waste Disposal
- Hazards materials escape
- Incorrect disposal
- 13. Manual Handling Techniques
- Awkward lifting
- Overexertion
- 14. First Aid/ Emergency Protocols
- Inadequate first aid
- Emergency response failure
- 15. Incident Reporting
- Incomplete documentation
- Miscommunication