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The Inspecting Hydraulic Lifts Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect usage of tools
- Inadequate training
- 2. Starting Procedure
- Unexpected startup
- Electrical shock
- 3. Positioning of Lift
- Crushing injuries
- Slips
- and falls
- 4. Operation
- Mechanical failure
- Overloading
- 5. Regular Maintenance
- Maintenance issues creating hazards
- Unauthorised repairs
- 6. Emergency Shutdown
- Failure to communicate
- Panic from noise or motion
- 7. Normal Shutdown
- Electrical shock
- Accidental startup
- 8. Inspect Lift for Malfunctions
- Injury due to sudden release of pressure
- Electrical shock
- 9. Lubricate All Moving Parts
- Chemical burns
- Slips on oil patches
- 10. Clean Equipment After Use
- Inhalation of dust particles
- Eye injury from flying debris
- 11. Report Any Faults/Issues
- Incomplete reporting causing subsequent accidents
- Delayed repairs due to lack of communication
- 12. Check Stability of Hydraulic Lift
- Toppling over due to instability
- Dropping heavy loads
- 13. Load and Unload Equipment on Lift
- Back injury due to lifting
- Falling items from lifting equipment
- 14. Review Inspection Results
- Misinterpretation of findings
- Missing potential hazards due to negligence
- 15. Implement Corrective Actions Based on Findings
- Poor implementation causing more hazards
- Lack of adequate resources for correct implementation
- 16. Regular Safety Training
- Poor hazard recognition
- Lack of emergency protocol knowledge
- 17. Clear Area After Use
- Tripping hazards
- Neglected small parts causing injury
- 18. Dispose of Waste Material Correctly
- Environmental harm
- Incorrect disposal causing subsequent hazards
- 19. Maintain Records of Inspection and Maintenance
- Incorrect record-keeping causing repeat faults
- Incomplete documentation leading to miscommunication
- 20. Complete Final Audit
- Misdirected focus during audit
- Failure to notice all current hazards