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The Work Around Loud Noises Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to loud noise
- Inadequate hearing protection
- 2. Equipment Setup
- Faulty equipment causing excessive noise
- Dropping heavy objects causing sudden loud noise
- 3. Noise Monitoring
- Inaccurate readings due to equipment failure
- Prolonged exposure during noise monitoring
- 4. Changing Work Assignments
- Confusion leading to potentially dangerous situations
- Unexpected escalation of noise levels
- 5. Maintenance Work
- Temporary increase in noise levels
- Potential for machinery malfunction
- 6. Break Time
- Accidentally leaving machinery running
- Loud sudden sounds from opening/closing factory doors
- 7. Training Sessions
- Ill-preparedness in case of sudden noise increase
- Inadequate understanding of noise hazards
- 8. Protective Gear Check
- Damaged ear protection equipment
- Non-compliance with gear usage rules
- 9. Machinery Shutdown
- Build up of pressure leading to loud noises upon release
- Abrupt shutdown increasing noise levels
- 10. Report Making
- Disturbance due to ongoing work noise
- Inaccurate reporting due to noise distraction
- 11. Cleaning up
- Movement of heavy objects
- Potential for tools or other items being dropped
- 12. Safety Briefing
- Lack of attention due to background noise
- Miscommunication due to noise interference
- 13. Checking Inventory
- Risk of sudden loud noise if items drop or fall
- Distraction due to surrounding noise
- 14. Feedback Session
- Inefficient communication due to noise
- Discomfort while using hearing protection
- 15. Debrief and Dismissal
- Excessive noise making instructions unclear
- Extended exposure to loud noises