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The Safe Use Of Grinding Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper use of tools
- Not wearing appropriate PPE
- 2. Inspection
- Improperly maintained grinding machine
- lack of safety guards
- 3. Operation
- Inhalation of dust particles
- Exposure to loud noises
- 4. Material Loading
- Manual handling injuries
- Falling objects
- 5. Grinding
- Exposure to sparks
- Fire hazard
- 6. Clean Up
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- Cuts from sharp debris
- 7. Tool Maintenance
- Incorrect maintenance procedures
- Tool failure during use
- 8. Storing Tools
- Poor storage practices
- Manual handing injuries during the handling
- 9. Emergency Procedure Training
- Mistakes in event of an emergency
- Lack of appropriate training
- 10. Regular Staff Training
- Inadequate skills or knowledge about the tool
- Accidents due to poor training
- 11. Disposal of waste materials
- Sharps injury
- Skin irritation when disposing abrasive dust
- 12. Quality Check
- Eye strain due to concentration
- Repetitive motion injury
- 13. Shut Down
- Risks associated with sudden system halt
- Unexpected machine start-ups
- 14. Reporting procedures
- Failures in communication
- Lack of reporting on tool damage or malfunction
- 15. Personal hygiene after work
- Skin diseases
- Inhalation of dangerous chemicals if hands are not washed properly