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The Barcode Scanner Operation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- electrical hazards
- 2. Equipment Inspection
- Sharp edges
- incorrect tool operation
- 3. Placement of Scanner
- Improper ergonomics
- dropping hazards
- 4. Power On Procedure
- Electrical shock
- burn
- 5. Testing Operation
- Misoperation
- noise hazards
- 6. Barcode Scanning
- Repetitive motion
- incorrect data entry
- 7. Data Entry
- Improper seating
- eye strain
- 8. Battery Replacement
- Batter leakage
- explosion
- 9. Scanner Cleaning
- Chemical exposure
- wet surfaces
- 10. Software Update
- Cybersecurity risks
- improper operation
- 11. Downtime Procedures
- Lack of communication
- incorrect procedures
- 12. Communication with Team
- Miscommunication
- lack of direction
- 13. Shutdown of Scanner
- Improper shutdown
- electrical shock
- 14. Storage of Scanner
- Trip hazard
- storage constraints
- 15. Reporting
- Incorrect information
- missing incidents
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Failure to react appropriately
- escalation of injury
- 17. Safety Check Routine
- Missed check points
- inconsistency in safety checks
- 18. Break and Meal Periods
- Slip hazards
- food contamination
- 19. End of Day Wrap Up
- Security breach
- information errors
- 20. Review and Feedback
- Misunderstanding of tasks
- no improvement suggestions