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The Sealing Joints Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- incorrect use of tools
- 2. Removal of existing sealant
- Exposure to dust and fumes
- risk of injury from sharp objects
- 3. Cleaning of joints
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- cuts from sharp objects
- 4. Applying primer
- Fumes from paints and solvents
- fire risks
- 5. Installing backing rod
- Strain due to awkward postures
- cuts from sharp objects
- 6. Cutting of nozzle
- Risk of injury from knife
- eye injury from flying particles
- 7. Applying new sealant
- Exposure to chemical hazards
- repetitive strain injuries
- 8. Finishing of sealed joint
- Eye injuries from debris
- chemical exposure
- 9. Cleaning up work area
- Exposure to harmful substances
- slips
- trips and falls
- 10. Disposal of waste materials
- Incorrect handling of waste
- exposure to hazardous waste
- 11. Inspection of completed work
- Unsecured work area
- tripping over tools/equipment
- 12. Power washing
- Electrical hazards
- eye injuries from splashing
- 13. Heating/curing process
- Fire or burn risks
- fume inhalation
- 14. Equipment maintenance
- Electrical hazards
- injury from moving parts
- 15. Documentation and reporting
- Ergonomic injuries from prolonged sitting
- eye strain