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The Vibration From Power Tools Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Improper personal protective equipment
- 2. Tool selection
- Using inappropriate tools
- Defective tools
- 3. Power connection
- Electric shock
- Tripping over cords
- 4. Work area setup
- Poor ventillation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 5. Equipment operation
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
- Hearing damage from noise
- 6. Maintenance check
- Tool malfunctioning
- Accidental start-up
- 7. Tool handling
- Musculoskeletal disorders from inadequate manual handling operations
- 8. Break times
- Dehydration
- Fatigue
- 9. Clearing of work area
- Risky waste disposal
- slips
- trips and falls from untidy area
- 10. Equipment storage
- Improper storage leading to tool damages
- Tripping hazards
- 11. Debriefing and reporting
- Missed hazard reports
- Miscommunication
- 12. Emergency procedures
- Mishandling emergencies
- Panic because of lack of awareness
- 13. Tool usage evaluation
- Continued usage of inefficient tools
- Neglecting new safety features
- 14. Regular inspections
- Undetected defects in tools
- Lack of routine inspection scheduling
- 15. Training Update
- Outdated training information
- Employees resistance to learning
- 16. Health surveillance
- Unchecked health disorders related to vibration exposure
- Lack of medical personnel
- 17. Hazard reporting
- Unreported hazards
- Failure to identify potential risks
- 18. Equipment cleaning
- Inadequate cleaning leading to tool malfunctions
- Using incorrect cleaning materials
- 19. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) check
- Relying on damaged PPE
- Lack of suitable replacements
- 20. End of work procedures
- Rushing to complete tasks
- Neglecting safety rules