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The Batt Cutting Hazards Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect personal protective equipment
- Exposure to sharp object
- 2. Materials Inspection
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Reaction to corrosion and rust
- 3. Layout Marking
- Inadequate lighting
- Incorrect marking tools
- 4. Cutting Process
- Noise exposure
- Exposure to harmful dust particles
- 5. Equipment Setup
- Improper handling of machines
- Inadequate training
- 6. Power Connection
- Exposure to electrical hazards
- Insufficient earth fault protection
- 7. Test Run
- Uncontrolled machine start
- Unexpected Interruptions from power
- 8. Stock Pile Despatch
- Dangerous lifting techniques
- poor communication in team
- 9. Area Clean Up
- Tripping over materials
- Improper disposal of waste
- 10. Machine Maintenance
- Maintenance without isolation
- Lack of cleaning
- 11. Edge Finishing
- Exposure to sharp edges
- Insufficient hand protection
- 12. Waste Disposal
- Incorrect waste segregation
- Potential environmental damage
- 13. Equipment Dismantling
- Incorrect method of dismantling
- Possible falling objects
- 14. Final Inspection
- Missed steps on inspection checklist
- Non-compliant measures
- 15. Document Reporting
- Loss of important documents
- Inaccurate document data
- 16. Machine Shutdown
- Failure to power down correctly
- leaving machine unattended
- 17. Hazard Reporting
- Underreporting
- Miscommunication of hazards
- 18. Emergency Handling
- Inadequate emergency response training
- Lack of first aid resources
- 19. Safety Meeting
- Non-compliance to safety protocols
- Lack of worker participation
- 20. Equipment Storage
- Improper storage practices
- Poor workplace organization