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The Use Hand And Air Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect tool for the job
- Inadequate workspace lighting
- 2. Tool Inspection
- Tool damage
- Missing safety equipment
- 3. Workspace Set-Up
- Tripping hazards
- Poor ergonomics
- 4. Tool Use Instruction
- Inadequate staff training
- Miscommunication of instructions
- 5. Operation of Hand Tools
- Accidental injury
- Repetitive strain injuries
- 6. Operation of Air Tools
- Air pressure-related injuries
- Hearing damage from noise
- 7. Cleaning & Maintenance
- Contact with harsh cleaning chemicals
- Improper storage leading to damage or accidents
- 8. Power Connection and Disconnection
- Electrical shock
- Accidental activation
- 9. Safe Storage
- Unsafe stacking
- Insufficient space
- 10. Emergency Procedure Familiarization
- Inefficient evacuation
- Lack of first aid knowledge
- 11. Usage of Safety Wear
- Improper use
- lack of adequate safety wear
- 12. Material Handling
- Back injury from heavy lifting
- Cuts or scrapes from material handling
- 13. Dealing with Waste Materials
- Contact with hazardous material
- Improper disposal leading to environmental hazards
- 14. Breakdown & Packing Up
- Hurried packing causing injuries
- Misplacement or loss of tools
- 15. Post-Operation Review
- Missing out on learning opportunities
- Overlooking issues for future operations