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The Replacing Machine Blades Or Tips Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper training
- Lack of personal protective equipment
- 2. Shut Down Machine
- Electricity hazard
- Poor lighting
- 3. Secure the Machine
- Moving machine parts
- Tripping hazard
- 4. Blade Removal
- Sharp edges
- Unexpected start-up of machines
- 5. Blade Inspection
- Misalignment
- Crack or other visible damage
- 6. Cleaning the Area
- Chemical exposure
- Slippery surfaces
- 7. Selecting Replacement Blade
- Incorrect blade selection
- Defects in the new blade
- 8. Installing New Blade
- Sharp edge of the new blade
- Pinching or crushing fingers
- 9. Test Run
- Unexpected movement
- Unbalanced blade can cause vibration
- 10. Fine Tuning
- Noise
- Vibration
- 11. Clean Up
- Tripping over left behind tools/equipment
- Chemical hazards if cleaning solvents are used
- 12. Documentation
- Poor record keeping
- Miscommunication
- 13. Dispose Old Blade
- Sharp edges
- Improper disposal method
- 14. Feedback and Improvement
- Miscommunication
- Ignorance of guidelines
- 15. Regular Maintenance Check
- Negligence of safety procedures
- Use of worn-out equipment
- 16. Training for Operators
- Inadequate understanding of operating instructions
- Non-compliance with safety protocols
- 17. Periodic Audits
- Inadequate checks
- Ignorance of hazard warnings
- 18. Emergency Drills
- Inefficient execution in panic situations
- Delayed response time
- 19. Review of Safety Procedures
- Outdated safety procedures
- Non-compliance to protocols
- 20. Updating Inventory
- Mismanagement of blade stock
- Use of expired blades