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The Belt Sander Operation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- Trips and Falls
- Dust Inhalation
- 2. Pre-Operation Check
- Electric Shock
- Equipment Malfunction
- 3. Loading Sandpaper
- Razor Blade cuts
- Sandpaper abrasion
- 4. Belt Sander Operation
- Kickbacks
- Noise Pollution
- 5. Unattended Machine
- Unauthorized Use
- Accidental Start-up
- 6. Adjustments during operation
- Finger Entrapment
- Eye Injuries from Flying Debris
- 7. Changing Belts
- Contact with Moving Parts
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- 8. Sanding Odd Shaped/Small Parts
- Hand Injuries
- Fire Hazard Due to Overheating
- 9. Dust Extraction
- Dust Inhalation
- Fire Hazard Due to Accumulated Dust
- 10. Post-Operation Machine Inspection
- Cuts and Bruises
- Electric Shock
- 11. Cleaning Up
- Trips and Slips
- Dust Inhalation
- 12. Machine Maintenance
- Shock From Unplugged Tools
- Cuts from Sharp Edges
- 13. Emergency Stop Procedure
- Injury from Swift Action
- Emotional Distress
- 14. Periodic Safety Audits
- Failing To Identify Risks
- Penalties for Non-Compliance
- 15. Training New Operators
- On-the-Job Accidents
- Misunderstanding of Safety Procedures
- 16. Storing Machine After Use
- Trips and Falls
- Inappropriate Storage Location
- 17. Regular check on electrical components
- Electric Shock
- Fire Hazard from Faulty Wiring
- 18. Dealing With Workplace Accidents
- Physical Injuries from Attempting Rescue
- Trauma due to Accident Witnessing
- 19. Waste Management
- Spills and Leaks
- Airborne Contaminants due to Dust and Particles
- 20. Final Area Inspection
- Missed Hazards
- Accidents from Unnoticed Objects