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The Distressing Wooden Surfaces Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper use of tools
- insufficient workspace
- 2. Protective Equipment
- Protection not worn correctly
- equipment failure
- 3. Surface Cleaning
- Chemical exposure
- dust inhalation
- 4. Sanding
- Wood splinters
- dust inhalation
- 5. Wearing Protective Gear
- Inadequate protection
- gear inaccessible
- 6. Distress Method Selection
- Incorrect tool choice
- improper technique
- 7. Striking the Wood
- Missing target
- ricochet
- 8. Scraping off layers
- Splinters
- uncontrolled removal
- 9. Apply Second Layer of Paint
- Chemical exposure
- incorrect application
- 10. Sanding Between Coats
- Splinter and dust inhalation
- skin irritations
- 11. Apply final paint coat
- Chemical exposure
- surface imperfections
- 12. Drying process
- Fire hazard from combustibles
- chemical exposure
- 13. Disposal of Waste
- Improper disposal methods
- chemical exposure
- 14. Clean Up
- Slips
- trips
- falls
- chemical contact with skin
- 15. Storage of Materials & Tools
- Unorganised workspace
- improper handling of tools
- 16. Perform Inspection
- Missed hazards
- failure to follow procedures
- 17. Correction of Flaws
- Damage to surfaces
- misuse of tools
- 18. Packaging & Delivery
- Weight overload
- improper transport equipment
- 19. Post-Delivery Inspection
- Mishandling
- damaged product
- 20. Final Report Documentation
- Missed information
- incorrect conclusions