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The Slasher Usage Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Poor equipment condition
- 2. Pre-operational Inspection
- Incorrect slasher positioning
- Equipment malfunction
- 3. Proper Mounting of Slasher
- Falls from heights
- Crushing injuries
- 4. Commencement of Work
- Rapid blade movement
- Flying debris
- 5. During Work
- Noise hazards
- Excessive vibrations
- 6. Blade Clean Up
- Contact with moving parts
- Skin punctures
- 7. Machine Shutdown
- Accidental restart
- Unsafe dismounting
- 8. Maintenance Work
- Electric shock
- Incorrect tool usage
- 9. Handling Cutting Tools
- Cuts and punctures
- Equipment mishandling
- 10. Unplanned Stoppage
- Accidental restart
- Injury from moving parts
- 11. Fuelling of Slasher
- Flammable substances
- Inhaling harmful vapours
- 12. Dealing with Blockages
- Blade contact
- Equipment toppling over
- 13. Blade Replacement
- Sharp objects
- Improper handling
- 14. Disposal of Waste
- Harmful substances
- Environmental pollution
- 15. Wrap Up Procedures
- Miscommunication
- Ignoring safety procedures
- 16. Storage and Cleanup
- Improper storage
- Tripping over equipment
- 17. Regular Inspections
- Overlooking small damages
- Regulatory non-compliance
- 18. Emergency Procedures
- Delays in response
- Inadequate first aid supplies
- 19. Incident Reporting
- Incomplete information
- Delayed reporting
- 20. Post Work Review
- Overlooking areas for improvement
- Complacency