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The Stone Carving By Sandblasting Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incomplete job safety analysis
- Lack of training for operators
- 2. Site Inspection
- Tripping hazards
- Inadequate lighting
- 3. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Unsafe handling of tools
- 4. Setting Up the Sandblasting Machine
- Machine malfunction
- Inadequate machine guards
- Noise
- 5. Material Handling
- Unsecured loads
- Manual lifting injuries
- 6. Positioning the Workpiece
- Incorrect positioning causing strain or injury
- 7. Using the Sandblasting Machine
- Flying debris
- Dust inhalation
- 8. Cleaning the Workpiece
- Exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals
- 9. Inspection of Finished Workpiece
- Cut and abrasion hazards. Eye injuries
- 10. Breakdown of Equipment
- Electrical shock from incorrect shutdown
- Caught-in hazards during maintenance or servicing
- 11. Waste Disposal
- Injury from improper waste handling
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 12. Decontamination of Work Area
- Exposing others to dust or debris
- Chemical hazards
- 13. Reporting and Documentation
- Mistakes in reporting
- Failure to report incidents or hazards
- 14. Maintenance of Equipment
- Injuries from lack of regular maintenance
- Electric shock
- 15. Training on Safe Work Procedures
- Failure to follow safety procedures
- Inconsistent training methods
- 16. Emergency Procedures Training
- Inadequate response to emergencies
- Lack of knowledge on emergency procedures
- 17. End of shift procedures
- Tiredness increasing the risk of accidents
- Failing to properly shut down equipment
- 18. Kit Clean up and storage
- Mishandling of tools
- Improper storage causing trip hazards
- 19. Final Inspection and Post job review
- Overlooking small errors or problems due to fatigue or haste
- 20. Updating safety procedures based on job feedback
- Not adequately addressing new hazards discovered during work
- Resistance or lack of understanding from staff about updated procedures