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The Hotworks Operations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Potential fire ignition
- Unsuitable equipment and tools
- 2. Hotworks Procedure Training
- Inadequate knowledge and training
- Mishandling of equipment
- 3. Equipment Setup
- Slips and falls
- Incorrect machine assembly
- 4. Pre-Hotworks Inspection
- Equipment failure
- Insufficient inspection procedures
- 5. Start Hotworks Operation
- Burns and eye damage
- Equipment malfunction
- 6. Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Inadequate/Incorrect PPE
- Non-use of PPE
- 7. Fire Watch and Control
- Possible fire breakout
- Lack of alertness
- 8. Gas Cylinder Handling
- Injury due to incorrect handling
- Leakage from cylinders
- 9. Use of Welding Machine
- Electric shock
- Damage from welding sparks
- 10. Cooling Down Process
- Burn risk
- Rushing cool down process
- 11. Post-Operation Cleanup
- Tripping and slipping
- Improper disposal of waste
- 12. Equipment Maintenance
- Damage to equipment
- Injury during maintenance
- 13. Emergency Handling
- Poor response during emergency
- Ignorance of safety protocols
- 14. Regular Safety Training
- Inadequate training
- Non-adherence to safety standards
- 15. Regular Safety Audits
- Insufficient auditing
- Non-compliance to health & safety norms
- 16. Shutdown Procedures
- Error in shutting down
- Electrical / Mechanical failure
- 17. De-Briefing and Review
- Miscommunication
- Neglect of provided feedbacks
- 18. Waste Management
- Improper waste disposal
- Hazardous chemical leaks
- 19. Decommissioning and Storage
- Incorrect storage
- Equipment damage
- 20. Safety Drills & Mock Practices
- Improper implementation
- Lack of staff participation