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The Repair Water Damage In Drywall Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper ergonomics leading to muscular strain
- Electric shock from power tools.
- 2. Identify damaged area
- Potential for cut injuries from sharp tools
- Exposure to harmful substances.
- 3. Removal of damaged drywall
- Dust inhalation
- Accidental damage to surrounding areas.
- 4. Cut replacement drywall
- Hand injury
- Incorrect use of cutting tools leading to accidents.
- 5. Install new drywall
- Work at height risks
- Potential for crush injuries when maneuvering large panels.
- 6. Apply joint compound
- Skin contact with hazardous substance
- Eye irritation from dust.
- 7. Sand the surface
- Dust inhalation
- Noise vibration from power tools.
- 8. Prime the wall
- Exposure to chemicals in primer
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards from wet surface.
- 9. Paint Drywall
- Fumes from paint
- Over-exertion when working overhead
- Slip risk due to paint spillage.
- 10. Cleanup work area
- Trip and fall hazards from debris on floor
- Missed hazard due to haste.
- 11. Inspection
- Risk of overlooking a minor issue resulting in bigger problems later
- Musculoskeletal issues from prolonged standing.
- 12. Finalise report
- Eye strain from computer use
- Stress from tight deadlines.
- 13. Dispose waste material
- Cut or puncture injury from mismanaged waste
- Harmful environmental impact from improper disposal.
- 14. Debrief with team
- Lack of clarity leading to mistakes
- Work-related stress.
- 15. Sign off task
- Errors due to fatigue
- Stress from long working hours.
- 16. Maintenance checks
- Electric shocks from faulty power tools
- Musculoskeletal issues from lifting heavy objects.
- 17. Toolbox talk
- Inadequate communication leading to confusion
- Misunderstanding or ignorance of safety protocols.
- 18. Care & storage of tools
- Risks associated with improper handling of tools
- Injuries from sharp objects.
- 19. Health check-up
- Ignoring early signs of work-induced musculoskeletal disorders
- Risk associated with ignoring regular health check-ups.
- 20. Incident Reporting
- Risk from non-reporting of incidents
- Inadequate follow up leading to repetitive incidents.