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The Inability To Assess Risk From Electric Shock Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unsafe handling of equipment
- Poor workspace layouts
- 2. Equipment check
- Faulty electrical equipment
- Improper grounding
- 3. Risk assessment procedure
- Insufficient training
- Incorrect use of PPE
- 4. Setting up the workspace
- Cluttered workspace
- Electric wires on floor
- 5. Usage of Electrical equipment
- Inadequate maintenance
- Inappropriate tool selection
- 6. Working in confined spaces
- Insufficient room to manoeuvre
- Lack of ventilation
- 7. Work at heights
- Falls from height
- Dropped tools and equipment
- 8. Executing the task
- Contact with electricity
- Overloading circuits
- 9. Handling of wiring/cabling
- Incorrect installation
- Worn out insulation
- 10. Maintenance work
- Inadequate equipment isolation
- Failure to lockout/tagout
- 11. Resolving malfunctions
- Component defects
- Short circuit risks
- 12. Clearing after work done
- Leaving equipment live
- Not tidying loose cables
- 13. Handling flammable substances
- Spark production
- Uncontrolled ignition
- 14. Inspection and testing
- Failure to identify faults
- Ineffective resolution of identified risks
- 15. Emergency procedures
- Delayed response
- Ineffective first aid/ fire safety measures
- 16. Cleaning assignments
- Water on electrical equipment
- Not unplugging devices
- 17. End of day security measures
- Unattended live equipment
- Leaving hazardous material unsecured
- 18. Waste management
- Unauthorised disposal of electrical waste
- Fire from discarded batteries
- 19. Review and training sessions
- Inadequate knowledge transfer
- Non-compliance with procedures
- 20. Documenting procedures and incidents
- Poor documentation
- Failure to report incidents