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The Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electrical hazards
- Slips and trips
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Untrained operator
- 3. Wet Vacuuming
- Water damage
- Electrical shock
- 4. Dry Vacuuming
- Dust inhalation
- Overheating
- 5. Extension Cord Use
- Trip hazard
- Overloading circuits
- 6. Filter Maintenance
- Exposure to internal debris
- Improper reassembly
- 7. Cleaning the Floor
- Slippery surface
- Overexertion
- 8. Empting the Waste Tank
- Sharp objects
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 9. Changing Accessories
- Incorrect attachment
- Pinch points
- 10. Machine Storage
- Improper storage
- Unauthorised use
- 11. Transporting Machine
- Manual handling
- Vehicle accidents
- 12. Decontamination
- Remaining contaminants
- Cross-contamination