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The Use Floor Buffer Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over cords
- Exposure to harmful chemicals
- 2. Inspection
- Unnoticed malfunctioning of equipment
- Electric shock from faulty wires
- 3. Connecting Buffer
- Electrical hazards
- Damaged cord risks
- 4. Start Machine
- Noise hazard
- Unexpected machine start
- 5. Operating Machine
- Repetitive motion injury
- Slip and fall.(due to wet floors)
- 6. Changing Pads
- Injury due to improper handling
- Exposure to sharp objects
- 7. Maneuvering Buffer
- Muscular strain
- Collision with objects/staff
- 8. Rest Breaks
- Lack of rest leading to fatigue
- Dehydration
- 9. Finish & Disconnect buffer
- Electric shock if unplugging with wet hands
- Trip over cords
- 10. Cleaning Up
- Allergic reaction to cleaning chemicals
- Slip due to wet area
- 11. Equipment check
- Misuse of damaged tools
- Ignoring equipment wear and tear
- 12. Machine Maintenance
- Burns from hot parts. contact with sharp internal parts
- 13. Waste Disposal
- Cuts from handling broken glass
- Chemical exposure
- 14. Storage
- Improper lifting techniques causing strain
- Falling objects if improperly stacked
- 15. Reporting Incidents
- Inadequate reporting may lead to repeat injuries
- Not identifying new hazards
- 16. Feedback & Improvement
- Risks overlooked due to complacency
- Ignoring safety suggestions