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The Surface Preparation For Painting Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over tools
- Exposure to toxic materials
- 2. Equipment Check
- Electric shock
- Equipment malfunction
- 3. Safety Gear Check
- Incorrect gear
- Damaged equipment
- 4. Surface Cleaning
- Chemical exposure
- Slippery floor
- 5. Patching and Filling
- Dust inhalation
- Eye injury from debris
- 6. Sanding Process
- Noise
- Vibration
- Dust inhalation
- 7. Vacuuming and Tacking
- Electric shock
- Stress from repetitive movements
- 8. Priming Surface
- Exposure to toxic fumes
- Fire hazard
- 9. Mixing Paint
- Chemical spills
- Fume inhalation
- 10. Applying Paint
- Falls from height
- Exposure to paint fumes
- 11. Finishing Touches
- Exposure to sharp edges
- Repetitive strain injury
- 12. Cleanup Operations
- Trip hazards
- Inappropriate waste disposal
- 13. Dismantling Scaffolding
- Risk of falling
- Crush injuries
- 14. Tool Disassembly
- Injury due to improper handling
- Failure to de-energise
- 15. PPE Removal
- Skin irritation
- Improper removal process
- 16. Practice Hygiene
- Cross-contamination
- Chemical residues on skin
- 17. Equipment Storage
- Trip hazards
- Improper storage affecting functionality
- 18. Waste Disposal
- Chemical spill
- Incorrect segregation
- 19. De-briefing and Review
- Miscommunication
- Lack of continuous improvement
- 20. Documentation
- Data error
- Misplacement of documents