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The Using A Drill Press Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect installation
- Lack of training
- 2. Inspecting the Drill Press
- Electrical faults
- Unusual noises
- 3. Loading Material
- Manual handling injuries
- Pinch points
- 4. Drilling Operation
- Machinery accidents
- Noise exposure
- 5. Adjusting Drill Bit
- Hand and finger injuries
- Unexpected startup
- 6. Applying Coolant
- Chemical burns
- Slip hazards
- 7. Maintenance
- Electrical hazards
- Falling objects
- 8. Unloading Material
- Manual handling injuries
- Sharp edges
- 9. Cleaning Up
- Tripping over debris
- Chemical spill
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Not knowing procedures
- Panic
- 11. Storage
- Improper storage
- Falling objects
- 12. Wear Safety Equipment
- Non-compliance
- Defective equipment
- 13. Securing Workpiece
- Loose fittings
- Improper clamping
- 14. Checking Machine Speeds
- Inadequate guarding
- Over speeding
- 15. Operating drill press
- Flying debris
- Caught in/between parts
- 16. Switching Off and Unplugging
- Contact with live parts
- Accidental start-up
- 17. Cleaning Drill Press
- Chemical contact
- Physical injury from sharp parts
- 18. Reporting Hazards
- Late reporting
- Inaccurate reporting
- 19. Regular Inspection and Maintenance
- Overdue inspection
- Faulty tools/equipment
- 20. Training on Drill Press Usage
- Inadequate training
- Non-Compliance