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The Use Of Mechanical Aids Where Appropriate Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Strains and sprains from incorrect manual handling
- Slips
- trips and falls from equipment
- 2. Inspections
- Working with faulty equipment
- Dust or fumes exposure
- 3. Operation
- Noise hazard due to machinery use
- Vibration risks from using mechanical aids
- 4. Maintenance
- Electrical shocks from improper isolation
- Cuts or abrasions from sharp components
- 5. Breakdown Procedures
- Risk of becoming stuck in the machine
- Excessive heat from overuse
- 6. Cleaning
- Exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals
- Water hazards causing slips or falls
- 7. Storage
- Risks from poor storage including trips
- Equipment falling from height if not stored safely
- 8. Basic Troubleshooting
- Risk of dealing with electricity
- Potential for burns from hot surfaces
- 9. Tool Replacement
- Misuse of tools can lead to injury
- Risk of repetitive strain injuries from repetitive tasks
- 10. Advanced troubleshooting
- Potential for eye injury from debris
- Risk of electric shocks from electrical faults
- 11. Testing
- Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from testing procedures
- Risks from working with heavy testing equipment
- 12. Transportation
- Risk of injuries due to heavy lifting
- Accidents related to transportation of equipment
- 13. Disposal
- Risk of injury from discarding heavy parts
- Potential for cuts from sharp components
- 14. Shutdown
- Risk of electrical shocks from incorrect shutdown
- Noise hazards due to machinery use
- 15. Training
- Potential for training-related injuries if not performed correctly