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In a bustling manufacturing plant specializing in automotive parts, several incidents have occurred recently, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the current Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). The plant manager, Ms. Ishikawa, is reviewing the risk assessment and control measures in accordance with ISO 45002:2023 guidelines. A recent near-miss involved a worker, Kenji, who almost lost his footing while operating a lathe machine due to oil spillage. Another incident involved a minor cut sustained by Aaliyah while handling sharp metal edges during assembly. The existing control measures include providing workers with safety glasses and gloves, conducting weekly safety briefings, and maintaining a spill response kit. However, Ms. Ishikawa suspects that the implemented controls are not adequately addressing the root causes of the hazards. Considering the principles of ISO 45002:2023 and the hierarchy of controls, what should Ms. Ishikawa prioritize to improve the effectiveness of the risk management system and prevent future incidents?
Conduct a thorough review of the risk assessment process, focusing on identifying the root causes of hazards, and implement a hierarchy of controls, prioritizing elimination or substitution of hazardous materials and processes, followed by engineering controls to isolate hazards, administrative controls to minimize exposure, and PPE as a last resort, while ensuring continuous monitoring and worker participation.
Increase the frequency of safety briefings to daily sessions, emphasizing the importance of wearing PPE, and strictly enforce disciplinary actions for workers who fail to comply with safety regulations.
Purchase more advanced PPE, such as cut-resistant gloves and non-slip shoes, and distribute them to all workers to enhance their personal protection against workplace hazards.
Implement a new policy requiring all workers to undergo mandatory first aid training and maintain a detailed log of all incidents, regardless of severity, to track trends and identify potential areas for improvement.

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