JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Environmental Health and Safety Office RAZOR BLADE SCRAPER PHOTOS TASK Obtain permission from supervisor, instructor or lab manager. Put on necessary PPE HAZARDS Cuts Inspect work area- ensure proper lighting. Cuts Ensure that work area has ample lighting. Select correct scraper for job performed Cuts Example: Rhino Grip Decal Razor Scrapper is effective for removing decals from windshields Preparing to scrape Cuts Body position Cuts ●Make sure razor blade is properly seated in cradle. ●Ensure the surface to be scraped is free of obstructions. ●Keep your free hand away from the scraping surface. ●Push the scraper blade away from you on the scraping surface. ●Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Scraping material Cuts Rhino Grip Decal Razor Scrapper Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Contributors: Reference Materials: Created: Ensure that properly trained individuals are authorized to use a razor blade scraper. Wear cut resistant gloves. If defects are found report this to your supervisor before using. Inspect cut resistant gloves for damage. If necessary inspect your shoes for proper soles. Required Training: CONTROLS ●Make several scrapes, cutting deeper into the material with each motion. ●Devote your individual attention to the work being performed. Return razor blade to inside of Cuts Always return blade to safe position when casing. not in use. Razor blade scrapers are designed and intended for use by properly authorized users. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a razor blade scraper, do not use it until proper knowledge has been obtained. Cut- resistant gloves, nonslip shoes (recommended) Safety Compliance Officer, Kurt Smith, Safety Specialist, John Huffstetler Manufacturer’s safety rules and operating instructions March, 2010 For more information about this JSA, contact the Environmental Health & Safety Office at UNC Charlotte (704) 687-4291 Please visit our website at: http://www.safety.uncc.edu\ The development of Job Safety Analyses is a very effective means of helping reduce incidents, accidents, and injuries in the workplace. It is an excellent tool to use for training purposes and can also be used to investigate “near misses” and accidents.