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The Cut Off Wheel Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to sharp edges
- Slips and falls
- 2. Equipment Inspection
- Defective equipment
- Incorrect setup
- 3. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Selection
- Inadequate PPE
- Unsuitable materials
- 4. Work Area Set-up
- Poor ventilation
- Obstructed access
- 5. Cut Off Wheel Installation
- Unbalanced wheel
- Over-tightening fasteners
- 6. Wheel Speed Check
- Excessive vibration
- Exceeding manufacturer limits
- 7. Pre-Start Checklist
- Incomplete inspection
- Unaddressed hazards
- 8. Test Cut
- Projection of fragments
- Loss of control
- 9. Execute Cutting
- Flying debris
- Unintended cuts
- 10. Material Handling
- Strains and sprains
- Dropping materials
- 11. Tool Maintenance
- Improper lubrication
- Damaged components
- 12. Wheel Replacement
- Incorrect installation
- Mismatched components
- 13. Debris Cleanup
- Inhalation of dust
- Eye injury
- 14. Equipment Storage
- Tripping hazards
- Cluttered workspace
- 15. Post-Operation Review
- Unreported incidents
- Inadequate follow-up