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The Applying Putty To Secure Glass Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling of equipment
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 2. Installation area preparation
- Trip or slip hazards
- Accidental damage to property
- 3. Selection of putty and tools
- Potential for incorrect selection
- Risk of cuts or injury from tools
- 4. Applying putty to glass surface
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals in putty
- Risk of cuts from glass edges
- 5. Securing the glass in place
- Risk of dropping heavy object
- Cuts or injury from broken glass
- 6. Clearing and cleaning up
- Risk of debris causing trip or slip hazard
- Exposure to hazardous substances during clean up
- 7. Communicating with team members
- Risk of misunderstanding instructions
- Possibility of conflict
- 8. Finishing touches
- Potential for repetitive strain injuries
- Chance of overlooking a mistake
- 9. Checking secured glass
- Risk of unstable fixtures
- Injury from sharp glass edges
- risk of falls if the window is at height
- 10. Dispose of waste carefully
- Risk of injury when handling waste
- Possibility of contaminating environment
- 11. Inspecting the completed job
- Risks associated with overlooked faults
- Possibility of unnecessary rework
- 12. Review Work Processes
- Risks associated with ineffective work processes
- Inefficiency in repeat procedures
- 13. Documentation and Record Keeping
- Risks associated with lost or incomplete documentation
- Non-compliance to regulations
- 14. De-Briefing Team
- Risks associated with lack of communication
- Reduced team morale
- 15. Routine Maintenance of Equipment
- Risks associated with improper maintenance leading to accidents
- Potential equipment malfunctioning
- 16. Regular Training Upgrades for Team Members
- Risk of skill degradation
- Increased potential for workplace incidents due to incompetence
- 17. Continuous Improvement in Procedures
- Risks associated with complacency
- Diminished productivity
- 18. Safety and Health meetings
- Risks related to non-compliance to safety practices
- Risk of workplace incidents
- 19. Implementing New Systems or Processes
- Risks associated with resistance to change
- Possibility of disruption in workflow
- 20. Review and Analysis of Incident Reports
- Risks associated with overlooked hazards
- Potential for repeat incidents