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The Wood Varnishing Process Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inhalation of dust particles
- back strain
- 2. Inspection of wood surface
- Splinters injury
- slip and trip hazards
- 3. Cleaning of surface
- Exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals
- skin irritation
- 4. Sanding process
- Dust Inhalation
- vibration injuries
- 5. Wiping down the surface
- Chemical contact with skin
- eye irritation
- 6. Applying first varnish coat
- Inhalation of fumes
- fire hazards
- 7. Drying and curing
- Fire hazards
- inhaling toxic fumes
- 8. Light sanding between coats
- Dust inhalation
- hand-arm vibration syndrome
- 9. Application of subsequent coats
- Inhalation of fumes
- fire hazards
- 10. Final drying and curing
- Fire hazards
- inhaling toxic fumes
- 11. Surface buff and polish
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome
- dust inhalation
- 12. Cleaning up
- Chemical spills
- slip and trip hazards
- 13. Proper disposal of residues and wastes
- Chemical contamination
- fire risk
- 14. Review of work
- Ergonomic hazards due to prolonged standing/sitting
- 15. Preparation for next task
- Muscle strains from lifting heavy objects