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The Wood Burning Processes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Potential fire hazards
- Inhaling ash particles
- 2. Setting up the kiln
- Improper installation
- Overheating
- 3. Loading wood
- Heavy lifting
- Splinters
- Dust inhalation
- 4. Ignition
- Fire burns
- Explosion
- 5. Regulation of combustion
- Inhalation of fumes
- Surface burns
- 6. Temperature monitoring
- Heat burns
- Eye damage from glare
- 7. Unloading kiln
- Heat burns
- Heavy lifting
- 8. Sorting burned wood
- Splinters
- Dust inhalation
- 9. Storage of burned wood
- Toppled stacks
- Termite infestation
- 10. Maintenance and cleaning of kiln
- Inhalation of chemicals
- Skin irritation
- 11. Disposal of waste wood and ash
- Heavy lifting
- Dust inhalation
- Fire hazard
- 12. Inspecting for quality control
- Eye strain
- Repetitive motion injuries
- 13. Packing and shipping
- Lifting injuries
- Slips
- Trips and falls
- 14. Emergency procedures training
- Lack of knowledge can lead to increased risks during emergencies
- 15. Regular safety checks and audits
- Missed potential hazards
- No continuity in safety efforts
- 16. Reviewing and updating SWMS
- Outdated procedures
- missed potential hazards
- 17. Fire safety drills
- Inadequate training leading to increased risk during real situations
- 18. Regular equipment and machinery check-ups
- Faulty equipment resulting in accidents
- Poor maintenance practices
- 19. Safe work instructions communication
- Miscommunication
- Not understanding instructions fully
- 20. Worker protection equipment inspection
- Faulty protective gear
- Unidentified wear and tear