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The Check That All Safety Guards Are In Place Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Insufficient training
- Lack of personal protective equipment
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty guards
- Inappropriate guard type
- 3. Guard Installation
- Incorrect installation
- Potential for dropping objects
- 4. Testing Guards
- Moving parts
- Electrical faults
- 5. Post-Installation
- Trapping fingers
- Leaving tools/machinery in unsafe places
- 6. Cleaning and Maintenance
- Chemical exposure
- Cuts from sharp edges
- 7. Training for Use
- Improper training
- Unauthorised access to machines
- 8. Regular Inspection
- Wear and tear of guards
- Missing guards
- 9. Fault Diagnosis
- Electrical hazards
- Pinch/crush points
- 10. Replacing Guards
- Incorrect replacement
- Dropping heavy objects
- 11. Health and Safety Review
- Missing hazard signs
- Out-of-date safety protocols
- 12. Accidents Report
- Delayed reporting
- Inadequate accident investigation
- 13. Emergency Protocol Review
- Lack of emergency exits
- Undefined safety roles
- 14. Waste Removal
- Hazardous wastes
- Manual handling
- 15. Ending Procedures
- Incorrect shutdown procedure
- Equipment left running