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The Lawn Sod Cutter Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Incorrect manual handling techniques
- 2. Pre-Operation Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Inadequate training
- 3. Site Assessment
- Uneven terrain
- Presence of utilities
- Obstructions
- 4. Machine Setup
- Incorrect settings
- Loose parts
- 5. Marking Cutting Area
- Inaccurate measurements
- Exposure to sharp objects
- 6. Cutting Sod
- Kickback
- Flying debris
- Hand-arm vibration
- 7. Rolling and Removing Sod
- Awkward postures
- High force exertion
- 8. Loading Sod onto Transportation
- Falls from heights
- Vehicle collisions
- 9. Cleanup
- Rollover accidents
- Slip and fall hazards
- 10. Maintenance and Servicing
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Unintended machine operation
- 11. Waste Disposal
- Manual handling injuries
- Hazardous waste exposure
- 12. Machinery Storage
- Unauthorised access
- Improper storage procedures