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The Metal Hole Saw Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Slips & trips
- 2. Set-Up
- Misuse of equipment
- Noise
- 3. Drill Operation
- Kickback
- Projectile fragments
- 4. Material Handling
- Incorrect manual lifting
- Sharp edges
- 5. Maintenance & Cleaning
- Electric shocks
- Chemical exposure
- 6. Shut-Down
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Residual heat
- 7. Storage
- Falling objects
- Inadequate space
- 8. Waste Disposal
- Hazardous waste exposure
- Manual handling injuries
- 9. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge
- Panic
- 10. Equipment Inspection
- Unreported damage
- Inadequate frequency
- 11. Testing & Commissioning
- Inadequate procedures
- Electrical faults
- 12. Material Inspection
- Defective materials
- Incorrect storage
- 13. Housekeeping
- Poor hygiene
- Untidy working environment
- 14. Refuelling/Recharging
- Spillage
- Fire hazards
- 15. Loading/Unloading operations
- Falling objects
- manual handling injuries
- 16. Breaks & rest periods
- Lack of break/rest area
- Fatigue
- 17. Gear Checks
- Faulty gear
- Unsuitable gear for task
- 18. Tool Transport
- Cuts/scrapes
- Weight
- 19. Job Completion
- Overlooking small details
- Rushing tasks
- 20. Performance Monitoring
- Inadequate feedback loop
- Skipping assessments