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The Routinely Check Machine Operative Functions Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrectly wearing PPE
- failure to inspect machine
- 2. Machine Start-Up
- Operator injury from sudden start
- electrical shock
- 3. Regular Function Check
- Incomplete check leading to machine breakdown
- fatigue and loss of focus
- 4. Manual Handling
- Back injuries from lifting
- slipping
- tripping or falling over
- 5. Lubrication and Cleaning
- Skin reactions from cleaning chemicals
- eye damage from flashbacks
- 6. Shut Down
- Uncontrolled shutdown leading to emergency situations
- machine component failure
- 7. Testing Safety Systems
- Safety system failure
- unexpected machine operation
- 8. Performing Maintenance Tasks
- Accidental startup of machinery
- burns or scalding from hot components
- 9. Inspecting Machinery Components
- Unexpected movement of machinery parts
- sharp object injuries
- 10. Storage and Disposal
- Falling objects during storage
- harmful exposure to waste material
- 11. Emergency Procedures
- Not knowing what to do in emergency
- panic and confusion
- 12. Communication
- Breakdown in communication resulting in accidents
- misunderstanding instructions
- 13. Isolating Equipment
- Incorrect isolation procedure
- unauthorised removal of lockout devices
- 14. Adjusting Control Settings
- Incorrect setting causing machine malfunction
- unexpected movements
- 15. Safety Training
- Lack of safety knowledge
- non-compliance to safety procedures
- 16. Noise control
- Exposure to high noise levels
- lack of proper ear protection
- 17. Machine Monitoring
- Inadequate monitoring leading to machine failure
- distraction hazards
- 18. Workplace Housekeeping
- Slipping or tripping hazards
- disorganised work environment
- 19. Use of Machinery Controls
- Improper use resulting in machine malfunction or damage
- 20. Routine Inspection
- Inadequate inspections leading to missed mechanical faults
- complacency risks