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The Paint Exterior Walls Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- exposure to harsh weather conditions
- incorrect use of tools
- 2. Setting up scaffolding
- Falls from height
- collapse of unstable structure
- 3. Inspecting walls for damage
- Falling debris
- trip hazards
- 4. Clearing and cleaning area
- Slips
- trips and falls
- biological hazards (mold
- pests)
- 5. Covering ground and nearby items
- Physical strain
- improper handling of materials
- 6. Sanding down old paint
- Dust inhalation
- eye irritants
- repetitive motion injury
- 7. Applying primer
- Chemical exposure
- skin irritation
- 8. Painting outer wall
- Falling from height
- overexertion
- chemical exposure
- 9. Dealing with corners and edges
- Eye strain
- awkward positioning
- 10. Cleaning brushes and tools
- Chemical exposure
- sharp objects
- 11. Removing covers
- Physical strain
- slip and trip hazards
- 12. Dismantling scaffolding
- Falling objects
- falls from height
- 13. Disposal of waste
- Biological hazards
- chemical hazards
- sharp objects
- 14. Checking quality of work
- Falls from height
- eye strain
- 15. Job conclusion and cleanup
- Slips
- trip and fall hazards
- heavy lifting