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The Metal Forming Press Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling of tools
- Physical stress due to bad ergonomics
- 2. Material Handling
- Manual lifting
- Slips
- falls & trips
- 3. Machine Startup
- Electric shock
- Noise pollution
- 4. Loading Material
- Pinch points
- Heavy objects falling
- 5. Operating Press
- Hand/arm vibration syndrome
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- 6. Unloading Material
- Burn injuries from hot material
- Back injury from heavy lifting
- 7. Finishing Process
- Use of sharp tools
- Exposure to dust and fumes
- 8. Machine Shutdown
- Electric shock
- Pinch points
- 9. Cleaning Work Area
- Exposure to chemicals
- Slips and falls due to spillage
- 10. Maintenance of Equipment
- Electric shock
- contact with moving parts
- 11. Inspection for Defects
- Eye strain
- Incorrect posture while examining the product closely
- 12. Wrapping and Packaging
- Cuts from sharp edges
- Strains from manual lifting
- 13. Storage of Final Products
- Falling objects if stored incorrectly
- Trips and falls over improperly stored products
- 14. Waste Disposal
- Cut injuries from sharp waste
- chemical exposure if dealing with hazardous waste
- 15. Dealing with Machine Faults
- Electric shock
- possibility of fire