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The Using Electric Tile Saws Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate workspace
- Trip hazards from cords
- 2. Machine Set-up
- Electrical faults
- Inadequate safety guard
- 3. Pre-operational Checks
- Faulty equipment
- Sharp blade exposure
- 4. Using The Saw
- Noise hazard
- Dust inhalation
- Kickback injuries
- 5. Cutting Tiles
- Lacerations
- Debris in eye
- 6. Post-Operation Cleaning
- Risk of cuts from blades
- Trip hazards
- 7. Changing Blades
- Sharp items
- Improper tool handling
- 8. Safety Inspections
- Insufficient knowledge about the machine
- Overlooked maintenance needs
- 9. Material Handling
- Manual lifting injuries
- Struck by fallen objects
- 10. Electrical Maintenance
- Electric shock
- Improper disconnection or reconnection
- 11. Blade Sharpening
- Hand injuries from handling blade incorrectly
- Flying sparks
- 12. Emergency Stop Operation
- Lack of familiarity with the emergency stop
- Panic during emergency use
- 13. Waste Management
- Sharp debris
- Slips and falls due to spills or litter
- 14. Shut Down Procedure
- Incorrect procedure causing machine damage
- Negligence of safety measures
- 15. Reporting Hazards
- Failure to report immediately
- Reluctance due to fear of consequences
- 16. Training New Employees
- Misuse of equipment
- Lack of safety knowledge
- 17. Regular Breaks
- Fatigue leading to accidents
- Skipped breaks leading to exhaustion
- 18. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checks
- Damaged or improper PPE
- Non-compliance to use
- 19. Repairs And Servicing
- Unauthorized repairs
- Use of incorrect tools or parts
- 20. Storage
- Improper machine storage
- Tools and cables lying around becoming trip hazards