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The Sawdust Extraction System Maintenance Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Manual handling
- Tripping hazards
- 2. Inspect Equipment
- Possible malfunction
- Electrical shock
- 3. Clean Work Area
- Dust exposure
- Slipping hazard
- 4. Switch off system
- Electrical shock
- Unexpected equipment start
- 5. Perform regular maintenance
- Tool injury
- Dust inhalation
- 6. Check for blockages
- Contact with machinery
- Entrapment
- 7. Clear Equipment Blockages
- Rapid machine movement
- Manual handling strain on body
- 8. Bagging of extracted sawdust
- Exposure to dust particulates
- manual handling
- 9. Seal sawdust bags
- Sharp objects injury
- Chemical exposure from plastic sealing materials
- 10. Storing of sealed bags
- Tripping over bags
- Strain from lifting heavy weights
- 11. Restoring power to Extraction System
- Unexpected start of system
- Electrical shock
- 12.Continued observation of system
- Fatigue
- Prolonged exposure to noise
- 13.Documenting the maintenance process
- Eye strain due to extended screen viewing
- Poor posture while writing
- 14.Disposal of wasted materials
- Infections from exposed waste
- Cuts from hidden sharp items in trash
- 15.Cleanup and tool storage
- Tripping over tools left in work area
- Incorrect manual handling