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The Cutting Counter Tops Or Benchtops Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over cords
- exposure to sharps
- 2. Equipment Check
- Electric shock
- injury from defective tools
- 3. Measuring Benchtops
- Incorrect measurements
- cuts or abrasions
- 4. Marking for Cuts
- Eyestrain
- inaccurate marking
- 5. Initial Cut
- Dust inhalation
- cuts and lacerations
- 6. Fine Trimming
- Splinters
- eye injury from flying debris
- 7. Sanding
- Noise exposure
- dust inhalation
- 8. Surface Finishing
- Chemical exposure
- fire hazard with rags and solvents
- 9. Inspection
- Missed defects
- improper technique
- 10. Clean Up
- Injury from unsecured tools
- slip on debris
- 11. Disposal of Waste
- Improper lifting
- puncture wounds
- 12. Test Installation
- Material failure
- incorrect installation
- 13. Apply Sealant
- Chemical exposure
- Fire hazard with rags and sealants
- 14. Final Inspection
- Mistakes overlooked
- Quality issues
- 15. Customer Handover
- Unsatisfied customer
- communication errors
- 16. Debriefing Team
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- miscommunication
- 17. Maintenance of Tools
- Injury from improper maintenance
- electric shock from power tools
- 18. Review Procedure
- Incomplete understanding of process
- communication errors
- 19. Safety Audit
- Overlooked safety issues
- Incomplete audit
- 20. Training New Staff
- Inadequate training leading accidents or mistakes