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The Utilise A Manual Punch Press Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Entrapment
- Incorrect use of equipment
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 2. Institute Safety Measures
- Unstable machinery
- Lack of safety gear
- 3. Machine Setup
- Mishandling of heavy components
- Repeated bending and lifting
- 4. Load Punch Press
- Crushing hazards
- Entrapment
- 5. Adjustment of parameters
- Incorrect settings
- Operator error
- 6. Operation
- Noise exposure
- Equipment failure
- 7. Unloading of finished goods
- Handling hot or sharp materials
- Manual lifting
- 8. Maintenance & Cleaning
- Debris in eyes
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- 9. Punching Process
- Mechanical failure
- Incorrect operation
- 10. Material Handling
- Improper lifting techniques
- Sharp edges
- 11. Quality Control
- Inadequate PPE
- Improper handling of tools
- 12. Shut Down Procedures
- Residual heat
- Energy sources not isolated
- 13. Emergency Response Plan
- lack of emergency plan
- Inadequate evacuation procedures
- 14. Post-Operation Clean up
- chemical exposure
- Slippery surfaces
- 15. Waste Disposal
- Exposure to hazardous waste
- Mishandling of waste containers
- 16. Noise Monitoring
- Prolonged exposure to noise
- Inadequate hearing protection
- 17. Equipment Check and Maintenance
- Electric shock
- Mechanical failure
- 18. Dealing with Scrapes and Cuts
- Infection exposure
- Insufficient first aid supplies
- 19. Training and Instruction Sessions
- Lack of training
- Inadequate supervision
- 20. Documentation and Monitoring
- Failure to monitor operations
- Inaccurate record keeping