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The Use Of Rivet Guns Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Incorrect handling of the rivet gun
- 2. Selecting Rivets
- Incorrect selection leading to rivet failure
- Finger pinching whilst selecting
- 3. Loading Rivet Gun
- Recoil causing injuries
- Loading mechanism jamming and power tool discharge
- 4. Positioning the Workpiece
- Incorrectly held workpiece causing unstable working conditions
- strain injuries due to repetitive tasks
- 5. Drilling Pilot Holes
- Kickback from the drill causing injuries
- Hearing damage due to high noise levels
- 6. Inserting Rivets
- Incorrect insertion leading to rivet failure
- Finger crush injuries whilst inserting
- 7. Using the Rivet Gun
- Unexpected discharge injuring user
- Hearing damage due to high noise levels
- Vibration-related disorders on prolonged usage
- 8. Inspecting the work
- Risk of poor lighting leading to eye strain
- Hazardous fumes from materials used
- 9. Cleaning Up
- Injury due to improper disposal of waste
- Slips
- trips and falls caused by cluttered workspace
- 10. Maintenance of Rivet Gun
- Electric shock during servicing
- Injury due to incorrect disassembly/reassembly
- 11. Storing of tools and equipment
- Collision with other objects during storage
- Improper storage leading to premature wear and damage
- 12. Refuelling Pneumatic Rivet Gun
- Spillage causing slips
- Inappropriate handling of fuel containers leading to fire hazards
- Inhalation of fuel fumes
- 13. Coating and Finishing of Riveted Pieces
- Inhalation of fumes and dust particles
- Handling related injuries
- 14. Unloading the Rivet Gun
- Uncontrolled release of remaining power causing injury
- Spring mechanism failure
- 15. Disposal of waste materials
- Mishandling of sharp objects leading to cuts
- Improper disposal leading to environmental damage
- 16. Documenting Work Completed
- Eye strain due to prolonged screen exposure