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The Utilising Router Machines Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electrical hazards
- Tripping over power cords
- 2. Set-up
- Incorrect machine set-up
- Faulty equipment
- 3. Operation
- Unexpected start of machine
- Dust and debris
- 4. Material Loading
- Crush injury from material
- manual handling injuries
- 5. Routing Process
- Exposure to noise
- Kickback from router
- 6. Material Unloading
- Pinch points
- manual handling injuries
- 7. Cleaning
- Exposure to dust
- Contact with sharp edges
- 8. Machine maintenance
- Use of inappropriate tools
- electrical risks
- 9. Troubleshooting
- Electric shock
- Fire risk if spark ignites fuel or oily rags
- 10. Shutdown
- Uncontrolled movement of parts
- Electrical hazards
- 11. Post-operation clean-up
- Slippery floors from oil or coolant spills
- Manual handling injuries
- 12. Storage
- Incorrect storage causing damage
- Chemical leaks from cleaning solutions
- 13. Emergency procedures
- Lack of knowledge of procedure can lead to injury
- panic leading to accidents
- 14. Waste disposal
- Trips and falls
- Proper waste segregation
- 15. Training
- Inadequate training leading to improper usage
- Miscommunication
- 16. Regular inspection
- Missed or improper inspections
- Lacerations from sharp parts
- 17. Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Improper fit leading to exposure
- Inadequate PPE
- 18. Noise management
- Long-term exposure to high noise levels
- lack of hearing protection
- 19. Work area organisation
- Obstruction of entrances and exits
- fire hazards
- 20. Worker wellbeing checks
- Mental stress impacting safety
- Physical fatigue leading to accidents