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The Risk Of Cuts Or Punctures From Sharp Objects Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unsecured sharp objects
- Improper handling of sharp objects
- 2. Equipment Inspection
- Broken or damaged equipment
- Misuse of sharp tools
- 3. Safe Handling Practice
- Misjudging sharpness
- Not using protective gloves
- 4. Transportation of Sharp Objects
- Drop incidents
- Mishandling
- 5. Safe disposal
- incorrect disposal
- carelessly thrown into general waste bins
- 6. Cleaning and Maintenance
- Using wrong cleaning agents
- Not following procedure
- 7. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Not wearing PPE
- Ill-fitting PPE
- 8. Equipment Setup
- Improper setup leading to unexpected movement
- 9. Operational safety checks
- Not performing checks
- Misidentifying issues
- 10. Manual Handling
- Incorrect lifting technique
- Rushing or not taking breaks
- 11. Storage area safety check
- Clutter leading to tripping hazards
- Poorly stored sharp objects
- 12. Training on the use of sharp Object
- Inadequate training
- Miscommunication during training
- 13. Safety Audit
- Skipping steps
- Lax approach due to familiarity
- 14. Corrective actions if anomaly detected
- Delayed action
- Ignoring small anomalies
- 15. Emergency response planning
- Not knowing first aid procedures
- Panic or chaos in emergency situations
- 16. Work area cleanup
- Leftover sharp materials
- Rushed or incomplete cleanup
- 17. Reporting any Unsafe conditions or Actions
- Fear of reporting
- Lack of knowledge on how to report
- 18. Conduct regular Safety Meetings
- Ineffective communication
- No follow-up on concerns raised
- 19. Final Inspection
- Overlooking minor issues
- Rushed inspection
- 20. Documentation and Compliance
- Non-compliance with safety regulations
- Disorganized or lost documentation