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The Cleaning With High-Pressure Water Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips on wet surface
- Inadequate PPE
- 2. Site Assessment
- Uneven terrain
- Poor lighting
- 3. Equipment Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Electrical hazards
- 4. Setting Up Barricades
- Unauthorized access
- Trip hazards
- 5. High-Pressure Hose Setup
- Whip lash
- Incorrect fittings
- 6. Water Source Connection
- Contaminated water
- High pressure release risk
- 7. Testing Equipment
- Unexpected startup
- Faulty pressure controls
- 8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Check
- Inadequate protection
- PPE failure
- 9. Safety Briefing
- Lack of awareness
- Miscommunication
- 10. Commencing Cleaning
- Flying debris
- Skin burns
- 11. Managing Cords and Hoses
- Tripping
- Entanglement
- 12. Near Other Workers
- Collision risk
- Distraction-related accidents
- 13. Adjusting Pressure
- Incorrect setting
- Sudden change in force
- 14. Maneuvering the Nozzle
- Loss of control
- Backlash
- 15. Watching for Surface Reaction
- Reflection hazards
- Damage to surfaces
- 16. Pausing Work
- Unattended equipment risks
- Re-start hazards
- 17. Completion
- Remaining water hazards
- Leftover debris
- 18. Equipment Shutdown
- Residual pressure
- Improper shutdown procedure
- 19. Maintenance
- Mechanical faults
- Chemical exposure during cleaning
- 20. Incident Reporting
- Unreported injuries
- Lack of documentation
- 21. Reviewing Procedures
- Missed steps
- Improper evaluation