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The Operating Jointers And Planers Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inaccurate material measurement
- Faulty machinery
- 2. Machine Setup
- Incorrectly configured machine
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 3. Material Introduction
- Splinter hazards
- Crushing hazards
- 4. Operation Start
- Kickback incidents
- Noise pollution
- 5. Regular Inspection
- Sharps hazard
- Moving object hazards
- 6. Maintenance Work
- Electrical hazards
- Working at height
- 7. Material Removal
- Strains and sprains
- Sharp edges
- 8. Machine Shutdown
- Crush injury
- Burns
- 9. Cleaning Up
- Inadequate waste disposal
- Hazardous material spills
- 10. Emergency Response
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Panic response
- 11. Operator Training
- Insufficient skills
- Miscommunication
- 12. Record Keeping
- Data mismanagement
- Non-compliance risks
- 13. Hazard Reporting
- Substandard hazard identification
- Delayed reporting
- 14. Equipment Handling
- Improper lifting techniques
- Equipment mishandling
- 15. Quality Check
- Poor quality
- Production downtime
- 16. Loading/Unloading
- Manual handling injuries
- Forklift hazards
- 17. Power Control
- Electric shock
- Unexpected energising
- 18. Waste Management
- Unsuitable disposal practices
- Hazardous wastes
- 19. Noise Control
- Hearing damage
- Distraction hazards
- 20. End of Shift
- Fatigue issues
- Incomplete work handover