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The Wood Pallet Dismantlement Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper training
- Inadequate PPE
- 2. Inspection of tools
- Faulty tools
- Lack of maintenance
- 3. Organising workspace
- Cluttered space
- Falling objects
- 4. Initial dismantlement
- Injury due to incorrect use of tools
- Splinters from wood
- 5. Removal of fasteners
- Puncture wounds
- Noise pollution
- 6. Separation of wooden parts
- Falling or flying debris
- Musculoskeletal disorders from heavy lifting
- 7. Sanding of wood
- Dust inhalation
- Noise pollution
- 8. Disposal of waste material
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- Trips and falls
- 9. Maintenance of tools and equipment
- Electrocution
- Cuts or punctures from sharp edges
- 10. Stack and store dismantled pallets
- Manual handling injuries
- Collapsed stacks
- 11. Dealing with residual nails
- Rust exposure
- Puncture wounds
- 12. Cleaning up the worksite
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Incorrect disposal of waste
- 13. Conduct regular checks
- Failure to detect issues
- Safety negligence
- 14. Emergency Response plan
- Inadequate awareness
- Panic during emergency situations
- 15. Final assessment of all work performed
- Overlooking hazards
- Complacency