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The Bending And Cutting Rods To Fit Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Manual handling risks
- 2. Lifting Rods
- Back strain
- Foot injuries from dropped objects
- 3. Setting Up Cutter
- Equipment failure
- Noise related hazards
- 4. Cutting Rods
- Eye injuries
- Hand injuries from blade contact
- 5. Bending Rods
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Pinch points
- 6. Testing and Adjusting
- Risks from faulty equipment
- Electrical hazards
- 7. Finalising Work
- Manual handling risks
- Slips/Trips/Falls
- 8. Clean Up
- Chemical exposure
- Slips/Trips/Falls on unclean areas
- 9. Equipment Maintenance
- Electrical hazards
- Chemical hazards (oil/lubricants)
- 10.Breakdown of Waste
- Machinery mishaps
- Sharp object injuries
- 11.Reporting Any Issues
- Negligent reporting
- Miscommunication
- 12.Training of Staff
- Insufficient knowledge
- Communication barrier
- 13.Personal Protective Equipment Use
- Inadequate protection
- Improper fit
- 14.Tools Check Before Use
- Tools malfunction
- Incorrect size/tool for job
- 15.Transportation of Rods
- Manual handling risks
- Crowd related accidents
- 16.Storing of Rods
- Falling object hazard
- Neglecting storage procedure
- 17.Planning and Risk Assessment
- Incomplete assessment
- Ignorance of safety measures
- 18.Completion of Work Within Timescales
- Hurried work leading to accidents
- Ignoring safety procedures
- 19.Operating Powered Tools & Equipment
- Electrocution
- Overloading of machine
- 20.Emergency Procedures Awareness
- Lack of knowledge
- Panic-related risks