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The Rotary Hammer Applications Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Lack of personal protective equipment
- 2. Equipment Check
- Mismatched tools
- Electrical faults
- 3. Work Area Setup
- Tripping hazards
- Falling objects
- 4. Pre-Drilling Procedures
- Accidental start-up
- Fogging or misting of safety glasses
- 5. Drilling
- Unexpected contact with electrical cables
- Excessive noise
- 6. Material Handling
- Handling of heavy materials
- Slips and falls due to loose debris
- 7. Post-Drilling Clean Up
- Exposure to dust and debris
- Noise pollution
- 8. Tool Maintenance
- Contact with sharp edges
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- 9. Equipment Storage
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- Strains from handling heavy equipment
- 10. Waste Disposal
- Exposure to hazardous waste
- Injury from sharp object in waste
- 11. Inadequate Lighting
- Poor visibility
- Accidents due to lack of lighting
- 12. Weather Conditions
- Working in rainy or windy conditions increases the risk of slips and falls
- 13. Breaks
- Fatigue
- Dehydration
- 14. Emergency Response
- Lack of fire extinguishers
- Unfamiliarity with evacuation plan
- 15. End of Shift Checks
- Failure to switch off equipment leading to potential accidents
- 16. Reporting
- Failure to report damages or risks identified
- 17. Maintenance and Repair
- Faulty tools
- Improper maintenance practices
- 18. Regular Inspections
- Lapse in regular inspections
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- 19. Training
- Inadequate knowledge of safety procedures
- Lack of competency in equipment usage
- 20. Review
- Non-adherence to safety rules
- Inability to identify potential risks