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The Metal Tube Cutting Machine Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unsecured machinery
- Insufficient training
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty machinery
- Incorrect machine setup
- 3. Protective Gear Inspection
- Damaged PPE
- Inadequate PPE
- 4. Workspace Assessment
- Cluttered work area
- Trip hazards
- 5. Machine Operation Instruction
- Poor understanding of instructions
- Language barrier
- 6. Cutting Tube
- Sharp edges
- Flying debris
- 7. Post-Cutting Clean-Up
- Scattered metal scraps
- Sharp edges on the floor
- 8. Handling and Disposal
- Heavy lifting
- Improper disposal systems
- 9. Maintenance
- Improperly maintained equipment
- Neglected safety inspections
- 10. Emergency Preparedness
- Lack of emergency protocols
- Lack of first aid training
- 11. Reporting Procedures
- Ineffective communication
- Inaccurate reporting
- 12. Training Review
- Outdated safety procedures
- Inadequate staffing levels
- 13. Hazardous Materials Control
- Mishandling of hazardous materials
- Lack of storage guidelines for hazardous materials
- 14. Fire Safety Control
- Inadequate fire safety equipment
- Staff unaware of evacuation routes
- 15. Electrical Safety Control
- Unsafe electrical practices
- Poorly maintained electrical equipment
- 16. Noise Management
- Continual exposure to loud noises
- Lack of ear protection
- 17. Vibration Control
- Regular exposure to machine vibration
- Lack of suitable seating for operators
- 18. Lighting Control
- Poorly-lit work areas
- Glare or shadowing interfering with visibility
- 19. Ventilation Control
- Workspace dust
- Inadequate ventilation causing poor air quality
- 20. Decommissioning and Disposal
- Inadequate decommissioning procedures
- Unsafe disposal practices