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The Carry Out Buffing Tasks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Mismatched tools
- Tripping hazards
- 2. Buffing Equipment Set-Up
- Electrical hazards
- Noise exposure
- 3. Commencement of Buffing Task
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Flying debris
- Fumes inhalation
- 4. Regularly Inspect Buffing Machine
- Equipment failure
- Unintentional starting
- 6. Changing Sandpaper/ Buffing Pads
- Abrasion injuries
- Electrical shocks
- 7. Cleaning Up
- Slippery floor
- Inappropriate disposal of waste
- 8. Maintaining Buffing Equipment
- Incorrect handling of chemicals
- Electrical faults
- 9. Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Inadequate protection
- Uncomfortable or ill-fitting equipment
- 10. Noise Management
- Hearing damage or loss
- Communication difficulties
- 11. Dust and Fume Management
- Eye irritation
- Respiratory problems
- 12. Dealing with Electrical Faults
- Shocks
- Fires
- 13. Dismissing Safe Work Procedures
- Violation consequences
- Unexpected emergencies
- 14. Safe Storage of Buffing Tools
- Falling objects
- Trip hazards
- 15. Emergency Response (e.g. power outage)
- Panic
- Accidents due to limited visibility
- 16. Regular Training & Re-Assessments
- Skills decay
- Omission of safety procedures
- 17. Dealing with Sharp Edges
- Cuts and bruises
- embedding foreign objects in skin
- 18. Inadequate Lighting
- Poor vision
- RSI due to strenuous effort
- Trip hazards
- 19. Handling Chemical Substances
- Chemical burns
- Eye damage
- Respiratory issues
- 20. Proper Machine Shutdown
- Electrical shocks
- Equipment damage