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The Lowering And Raising Sashes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper storage of tools
- Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2. Pre-inspection
- Missing or damaged safety equipment
- Faulty tools or equipment
- 3. Platform setup
- Fall from heights
- Falling objects
- 4. Load assessment
- Overloading
- Incorrect load calculation
- 5. Sash attachment
- Pinch points
- Incorrect attachment leading to sash fall
- 6. Sash raising/lowering
- Musculoskeletal strains
- falling objects
- 7. Equipment adjustment
- Moving contact with high-pressure/heat sources
- Incorrect equipment usage
- 8. Periodic inspection
- Use of ineffective safety systems
- Missed inspection intervals
- 9. Emergency procedures
- Lack of emergency training
- Lack of emergency equipment
- 10. Dismantling and cleaning
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Improper handling of tools
- 11. Sash Storing
- Ill-equipped storage area
- improper lifting techniques
- 12. Safety checks
- Poor environment conditions
- overlooked safety measures
- 13. Post operation procedures
- Miscommunication
- Lack of follow-up on abnormalities found
- 14. Maintenance procedures
- Absence of competent personnel
- inadequate maintenance
- 15. Waste disposal
- Incorrect waste segregation and disposal
- exposure to hazardous substances