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The Production Of Rabbet Cuts Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect use of tools
- Missing PPE
- Insufficient workspace
- 2. Selecting Tools
- Improper tool selection
- Lack of training
- 3. Marking Out
- Injury from measuring tools
- Incorrect marking leading to material wastage
- 4. Setting up Machinery
- Unauthorised machine operation
- Failing to lockout/tagout machinery
- 5. Cutting the Rabbet
- Kickbacks from machinery
- Cuts from blades
- 6. Verifying Accuracy
- Eyestrain from repeated checking
- Errors due to haste
- 7. Sanding Cut Edges
- Dust inhalation
- Hand and finger injuries
- 8. Assembling the Joinery
- Finger pinching during assembly
- incorrect use of fasteners
- 9. Securing the Joinery
- Incorrect use of adhesives/toxic fumes
- inadequate clamping causing movement/slippage
- 10. Final Inspections
- Overlooking potential hazards
- Not using checklists
- 11. Cleaning Up
- Exposure to harmful dust particles
- Slips due to wet floors
- 12. Servicing Tools
- Machinery entanglement
- Electrical shock from poorly maintained equipment
- 13. Maintaining PPE
- Failure to clean/decontaminate PPE
- Repeated use of damaged PPE
- 14. Documenting Tasks
- Errors in documentation
- Unauthorised access to sensitive information
- 15. Disposal of Waste Material
- Injury during waste handling
- Improper disposal leading to environmental hazards