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The Making Cope-And-Stick Joints Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect settings
- Unplanned machine start
- 2. Sizing the Stock
- Injury from moving parts
- Incorrect use of tools
- 3. Creating Stile Profiles
- Machine malfunction
- Splintering Wood
- 4. Making Rail Cuts
- Incorrect measurements
- Dust inhalation
- 5. Assembling Corners
- Mistakes in assembly
- Pinch points
- 6. Sanding Surfaces
- Dust inhalation
- Eye injuries
- 7. Finishing the joints
- Exposure to toxic materials
- Skin irritation
- 8. Machinery Maintenance
- Electrocution
- Inadequate Lockout/Tagout
- 9. Material Storage
- Poor organisation
- Slipping hazards
- 10. Clean-up activities
- Sharp leftover materials
- Risk of fire from combustible materials
- 11. Material Handling
- Manual handling injuries
- Dropping heavy objects
- 12. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of training
- Inadequate evacuation plan
- 13. Electrical Safety
- Short circuit
- Inadequate grounding
- 14. Fire Safety Measures
- Flammable materials
- Poor fire safety practices
- 15. Use of Protective Equipment
- Inadequate protection
- Worn-out equipment
- 16. Usage of Hand Tools
- Tool malfunction
- Injury due to misuse
- 17. Noise Control
- Permanent hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
- 18. Vibration Control
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome
- Whole body vibration
- 19. Lifting Heavy Objects
- Back injuries
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- 20. Discarding Waste Material
- Incorrect disposal of waste
- Tripping hazards