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The Using Belt Sanders Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper handling
- improper machine setup
- 2. Sanding Operations
- Unprotected moving parts
- dust exposure
- 3. Material Handling
- Manual carrying heavy objects
- hazardous materials
- 4. Machine Maintenance
- Incorrect assembling
- Electrical hazards
- 5. Testing of the Belt Sander
- defects in machine
- inadequate skills
- 6. Clean-up Activities
- Inadequate cleaning tools
- slip
- trip and fall hazards
- 7. Disposal of Waste Materials
- Improper disposal methods
- biological hazards
- 8. Storage of the Sander
- Misplacement
- fire hazard due to improper storage
- 9. Operator Training
- Insufficient knowledge
- improper usage
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate emergency procedures
- panic situations
- 11. PPE Inspection
- Worn-out or inappropriate PPE
- unawareness about where PPE is stored
- 12. Power Supply Handling
- Electric shock from improper handling
- overheating of cords
- 13. Sander Movement
- Spontaneous movement
- unstable positioning
- 14. Equipment Shutdown
- Uncontrolled shutdown
- electrical surges
- 15. Noise Control
- Uncontrolled noise levels
- hearing damage
- 16. Dust Extraction
- Inadequate dust extraction
- respiratory hazards
- 17. Tool Change Over
- Injury during blade changes
- machinery malfunction
- 18. Belt Adjustment
- Incorrect belt tension
- misalignment of belts
- 19. Daily Safety Checks
- overlooked safety issues
- inadequate follow up on previous issues
- 20. Completion of Work
- forget to turn off power
- improper storage