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The Use Block Splitters Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper training
- Equipment malfunction
- 2. Site Setup
- Inadequate lighting
- Slip or trip hazards
- 3. Equip Block Splitter
- Incorrect handling of tools
- Pinching hazard
- 4. Position Block
- Back strain from heavy lifting
- Foot injury from dropping block
- 5. Lower Blade
- Risk of cuts or lacerations
- Clothing caught in blade
- 6. Split Block
- Flying debris
- Noise related injuries
- 7. Check Split Quality
- Splinters
- Sharp edges causing cuts
- 8. Adjust And Re-Split If Necessary
- Repetitive strain
- Back injury from bending
- 9. Stacking Blocks
- Tripping over scattered blocks
- Strain from heavy lifting
- 10. Clean Up Area
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Strikes from falling objects
- 11. Equipment Maintenance
- Unexpected start-up
- mechanical hazards
- 12. Manual Handling
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Cuts and scrapes
- 13. Noise Management
- Hearing impairment
- Communication issues
- 14. Dust Control
- Respiratory problems
- Vision impairment
- 15. Waste Management
- Bio-hazards from careless disposal
- Slips and falls from litter
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Not having clear exit paths
- Inadequate access to first aid kit
- 17. PPE Management
- Inadequate protective gear
- Improper usage of PPE
- 18. Regular Training
- Staff unprepared for emergencies
- Inadequate skill level
- 19. Auditing Procedures
- Non-compliance to safety regulations
- Inadequate risk assessment
- 20. Stay Hydrated
- Dehydration risks
- Heat stress