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The Vibration Repetitive Strain Injuries Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect manual handling
- Prolonged exposure to vibration
- 2. Machine Set-up
- Repetitive motion strain
- High noise levels
- 3. Equipment Testing
- Hand and arm vibration syndrome
- Exposure to loud noises
- 4. Job Operation
- Continual vibration exposure
- Incorrect posture
- 5. Break Intervals
- Extended contact with vibrating surfaces
- Repetitive movement without rest
- 6. Maintenance Works
- Exerting excessive force
- Overexposure to sound vibration
- 7. Machine Shutdown
- Concrete dust inhalation
- Eye injury from flying debris
- 8. Clean-up/ Storage
- Respiratory problems from dust
- Foot injuries from heavy falling object
- 9. Equipment Inspection
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Accident due to exhaustion
- 10. Reporting & Documenting
- Eye strain from computer use
- Musculoskeletal disorders from prolonged sitting position
- 11. Mandatory Training
- Fatigue from long training hours
- Misunderstanding instructions leading to accidents
- 12. Tool calibration
- Hand-arm vibration
- Repetitive strain injury
- 13. Regular Equipment Monitoring
- Exposure to high decibel levels
- Fatigue from long hours of noise exposure
- 14. Material Loading/ Unloading
- Incorrect handling techniques
- Poor lifting posture
- 15. System Update/ Testing
- Overexertion
- Psychological stress from improper system functioning
- 16. Emergency Management
- Overwhelm due to sudden occurrence
- Stress injury from hasty movements
- 17. Safety Equipment Check
- Inappropriate use of safety gear
- Potential accidents due to faulty equipment
- 18. Vehicle Operation
- Potential collisions
- Accidents due to driver fatigue
- 19. Dust & Debris Clean-up
- Respiratory risk due to dust inhalation
- Eye injuries from flying particles
- 20. End of Day Procedures
- Mental fatigue risks from extended work period
- Physical injuries from rush finish