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The Using Sharp Knives Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling technique
- Inadequate training
- 2. Knife Selection
- Using dull blade
- Wrong type of knife for task
- 3. Blade Inspection
- Damaged blade causing injury
- Poorly maintained blades
- 4. Cutting Materials
- Slips while cutting
- Cutting unsuitable material
- 5. Ongoing Use
- Prolonged use causing fatigue
- Repetitive motion leading to strain
- 6. Cleaning Knife
- Accidental cuts during cleaning
- Slippery handle when wet
- 7. Storing Knife
- Unsafe storage location
- Leaving blade uncovered
- 8. Sharpening Knife
- Improper sharpening technique
- Flying shards from sharpening
- 9. Reporting Issues
- Injury due to unreported damage
- Delays due to lack of communication
- 10. Disposal
- Unsafe disposal causing injury
- Incorrect waste segregation
- 11. Training
- Insufficient understanding about safe knife handling
- Adherence to safety procedures
- 12. Manual Handling
- Musculoskeletal injuries from incorrect posture
- Cuts when moving or transporting knives
- 13. Emergency Response
- Lack of first aid knowledge
- Unclear emergency evacuation process
- 14. Health Monitoring
- Long-term hand or wrist injuries
- Stress or anxiety from workplace safety concerns
- 15. Review & Improve
- Flaws in current safety measures
- Resistance to implement safety improvements