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The Sewing Machine Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electric shock
- Slip/trip hazards
- 2. Machine setup
- Pinch points
- Repetitive strain injuries
- 3. Thread loading
- Eye strain
- Sharp needle injuries
- 4. Start sewing
- Finger punctures
- Entanglement
- 5. Sewing process
- Repetitive motions
- Excess noise
- 6. Garment adjustments
- Pinching fingers on pressure foot
- Fire hazard due to fabric friction
- 7. Quality control
- Inadequate lighting
- Ergonomic issues
- 8. Troubleshoot issues
- Electric shock
- Unintentional machine operation
- 9. Thread changing
- Entanglement
- Sharp needle injuries
- 10. Cleaning & maintenance
- Chemical exposure
- Cuts from sharp objects
- 11. Breaks & pauses
- Poor posture
- Poorly adjusted seating
- 12. Shut down process
- Failure to disconnect power
- Injury from moving parts