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The Operate In Noisy Environments Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Excessive noise
- Inadequate safety equipment
- 2. Commencing Work
- Loud machinery operation
- Busy work environment
- 3. Operating Equipment
- High noise levels
- Unsafe machinery use
- 4. Monitoring Environment
- Inconsistent noise levels
- Communication difficulties
- 5. Taking Breaks
- Continuing noise exposure
- Lack of quiet areas
- 6. Resuming Work
- Changed noise conditions
- Signalling failures
- 7. Coordinating with Team
- Miscommunication due to noise
- Difficulty hearing instructions
- 8. Troubleshooting Problems
- Noise interference
- Stress from loud environment
- 9. Reporting Issues
- Restricted communication due to noise
- Incorrect reporting from mishearing
- 10. End-of-Day Procedures
- Continued noise exposure after-hours
- Hearing damage
- 11. Clean-up Procedures
- Noise from cleaning equipment
- Disturbances to workers
- 12. Maintenance Tasks
- Additional noise from maintenance activities
- Hearing loss risk
- 13. Incident Response
- Limited communication ability in emergency
- Unable to hear alarm signals
- 14. Post-Work Review
- Loss of hearing affecting review conversation
- Misinterpretation of information due to noise
- 15. Follow-up Actions
- Ongoing noise exposure
- Affected engagement in meetings/discussions
- 16. Future Planning
- Potential continued noise exposure
- Inability to fully participate in planning due to hearing difficulties
- 17. Equipment Auditing
- Uncontrolled noise generation from malfunctioning equipment
- 18. Strategy Revision
- Communication challenges due to consistent noise around
- Misinterpretation of instructions
- 19. Training Sessions
- Excessive noise interference
- Difficulty in ensure comprehension
- 20. Updating Procedures
- Continual exposure to high noise levels during assessment
- Potential hearing damage