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The Welding, Cutting, Grinding Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment setup
- No proper PPE
- 2. Welding Operation
- Exposure to harmful fumes
- Fire hazard
- Electric shock
- 3. Cutting
- Debris in eyes
- Cuts and laceration risks
- 4. Grinding Operation
- Noise exposure
- Dust inhalation
- 5. Material Handling
- Ergonomic injuries
- Falling objects
- 6. Post-Operation Clean Up
- Exposure to chemical residues
- Slips and falls due to untidy area
- 7. Machine Maintenance
- Entrapment
- Electrical hazards
- 8. Site Setup
- Trips and falls
- Inadequate site lighting
- 9. Equipment Check
- Electrical faults
- Improper tool usage
- 10. Material Selection
- Reactive materials
- Unsuitable material for task
- 11. Personal Safety Check
- Failure to use proper PPE
- Inadequate safety training
- 12. Safe Operation Techniques
- Ignoring standard operating procedures
- Improper tool handling
- 13. Ventilation Ensuring
- Lack of adequate ventilation
- Inhalation dangers from welding/cutting smoke
- 14. Fire Safety Measures
- Fire dangers from sparks and hot surfaces
- Absence of fire extinguishing equipment
- 15. Tool Storage
- Unsafe storage practices
- Cutting or crushing injuries from improperly stored tools
- 16. Site Shut Down
- Overlooked equipment shut down
- Risks associated with inadequate site safety checks
- 17. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of emergency preparedness
- Inadequate access/ egress routes in case of emergency
- 18. Equipment Inspection
- Failure to identify and report faulty equipment
- Risks from using inadequately inspected equipment
- 19. Post-Operative Health Check
- Risks from long-term exposure to hazards
- overlooked minor injuries leading to complications
- 20. Debriefing
- Overlooking safety concerns
- incidents or near misses prior to next operation