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The Cut Plastic Laminate Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping on equipment
- Inhalation of dust
- Exposure to noise
- 2. Check Tools and Equipment
- Equipment malfunction
- Cut by sharp tools
- 3. Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inadequate PPE
- PPE not fitted properly
- 4. Measure Laminate
- Incorrect measurements
- Eye strain
- 5. Mark Laminate for Cutting
- Sharp tool slips
- Incorrect marking
- 6. Position Laminate in Cutting Area
- Hand injuries from handling
- Dropping laminate
- 7. Operate Cutting Machine
- Machine malfunction
- Kickback of materials
- Noise exposure
- 8. Regular Inspections of Cutting Process
- Distraction hazards
- Finger injury
- 9. Trim and Smooth Edges
- Cuts from trimming knife
- High frequency vibration
- 10. Clean Up Work Area
- Tripping over discarded materials
- Exposure to dust
- 11. Material Handling
- Manual lifting injury
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 12. Waste Disposal
- Exposure to sharp objects in trash
- Incorrect disposal
- 13. Store Tools and Equipment
- Incorrect storage causing damage
- Tripping over poorly stored tools
- 14. Check Work Area Safety
- Overlooking potential hazards
- Failure to rectify unsafe conditions
- 15. Report Issues if Any
- Poor communication of issues
- Ignoring minor issues
- 16. Debrief and Remove PPE
- Inadequate cleaning of PPE
- Improper PPE removal