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The Cutting And Fixing Plasterboard Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Exposure to harmful substances
- 2. Material Handling
- Back injury
- Cuts and abrasions
- 3. Cutting Plasterboard
- Hand injuries
- Dust inhalation
- 4. Lifting Plasterboards
- Back injury
- Overexertion
- 5. Positioning Plasterboard
- Falling objects
- Slips and falls
- 6. Fixing Plasterboard
- Musculoskeletal strain
- Eye injuries (From screws)
- 7. Jointing and Finishing
- Dermatitis from dust
- Respiratory problems from dust
- 8. Sanding Joints
- Dust Inhalation
- Eye irritation
- 9. Clean Up
- Slips on debris
- Sharp objects causing wounds
- 10. Waste Disposal
- Inadequate manual handling
- Punctures or cuts from waste
- 11. Equipment Maintenance
- Electrical hazards
- Noise exposure
- 12. Checking Work
- Falls from height
- Eye strain
- 13. Site Security
- Unauthorized access
- Theft
- 14. Working at Height
- Falls from height
- Falling objects
- 15. Emergency Procedures
- Panic
- Injury from inadequate response
- 16. Communication and Coordination
- Misunderstandings leading to accidents
- Delays in emergency response
- 17. Weather Conditions
- Slippery surfaces
- Heat stroke or hypothermia
- 18. Rest Breaks
- Dehydration
- Fatigue
- 19. Training
- Inadequate skill level
- Lack of knowledge on safety procedures
- 20. Personal Protective Equipment
- Inadequate protection
- Ill-fitting gear