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The Limiting Unnecessary Noise And Disturbances Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Noise exposure
- Tripping over equipment
- Strain from moving heavy items
- 2. Equipment Inspection
- Equipment failure
- Loud sudden noises from fault
- 3. Employee Training
- Inadequate training leading to misuse
- Noise disturbances
- 4. Assembling set up
- Physical strain
- Excessive noise from machinery
- 5. Commence Work
- Long-term exposure to loud noise
- Disturbing others
- 6. Equipment Maintenance
- Sudden noise if a fault arises unexpectedly
- injuries from unattended tools
- 7. Regular Breaks
- Mental fatigue leading to errors
- Continuous noise
- 8. Rotation of Duties
- Mistakes due to unfamiliar tasks
- various types of noise and disturbances per section
- 9. Constant Monitoring
- Overlooking vital signals due to loud background
- Sudden onset of equipment noise
- 10. Adherence to Safety Regulations
- Non-compliance leading to increased noise
- Ignoring safety signs due to distractions
- 11. Proper Disposal
- Mishandling causing noise
- Incorrect disposal methods creating disturbances
- 12. Regular Audits
- Loud discussions
- Space restrictions causing disturbances
- 13. Emergency Drills
- Panic causing unnecessary noise
- Failure to respond appropriately due to loud situation
- 14. Contingency Plans
- Quick decision mistakes due to disturbances
- lack of understanding due to noise
- 15. Reviews and Feedback
- Inadequate communication due to noise
- Misinterpretation of instructions due to disturbances
- 16. End of Day Cleanup
- Noise from cleaning equipment
- Disturbing others while clearing up
- 17. Deassemble Setup
- Noisy machinery
- Accidental falls from moving equipment quietly
- 18. Reporting
- Miscommunication due to background noise
- distractions causing errors in report
- 19. Routine Maintenance
- Unexpected loud noises from machinery
- Disturbances during inspection
- 20. Shutdown Operations
- Noise from shutting down
- Ignored safety procedures due to rush