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The Operate A Weed Whacker Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Risk of tripping
- Incorrect handling of equipment
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Inadequate PPE
- 3. Site Assessment
- Rough terrain
- Debris on ground
- 4. Operation Start
- Kickback injuries
- Noise pollution
- 5. During Operation
- Stray debris
- Excessive Vibration
- 6. Stopping the Whacker
- Abrupt stop causing strain
- Not using E-stop properly
- 7. Clearing the area
- Risk of slipping on cut weeds
- 8. Post-operation checks
- Missed damage in equipment
- Overheating motor
- 9. Cleaning up
- Risk of back strain
- Encountering sharp/discarded items
- 10. Maintenance
- Incorrect method leading to injury
- Chemical burns from cleaning agents
- 11. Storage
- Poorly stored weed whacker leading to trip hazards
- 12. Reporting faults
- Non-reporting of incidents
- Miscommunication resulting in further risks
- 13. Training practice
- Inadequate training leading to misuse
- Poor grasp of WHS procedures
- 14. Breakdown repair
- Inadequate safe work practices
- Exposure to moving parts
- 15. Emergency situations
- Lack of first aid skills
- Panic during emergencies
- 16. Dealing with hazardous substances
- Exposure to harmful fumes
- Incorrect handling of harmful chemicals
- 17. Refuelling
- Spills causing slip hazards
- Exposure to flammable liquids
- 18. Discarding waste
- Lack of understanding about waste management
- Mishandling sharp debris
- 19. Handling customer queries
- Possible aggressive encounters
- Inadequate communication skills
- 20. End of day procedures
- Misuse of shutting down equipment
- Ignoring any malfunctions