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The Installing A Backflow Prevention Device Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper handling
- Ineffective communication
- 2. Safety Equipment Check
- Non-standard equipment
- Faulty protection gear
- 3. Site Inspection
- Mishandling of tools
- Slipping or tripping on site
- 4. Removal Old Backflow Valve
- Falling objects
- Unplanned device release
- 5. Cleaning Area
- Exposing sharp edges
- Inhaling harmful substances
- 6. Install New Backflow Valve
- Incorrect installation
- Damage to existing pipes
- 7. Pressure Testing
- Explosion risk
- Faulty reading on the gauge
- 8. Flushing and Cleaning Pipes
- Chemical exposure
- Water spilling
- 9. Connection to Main Water Supply
- Flooding risks
- Cross-contamination
- 10. Final Inspection & Sign-off
- Missed hazard during first inspection
- overlooking damaged parts
- 11. Waste Material Disposal
- Inappropriate disposal
- Exposure to hazardous waste
- 12. Document The Installation
- Error in documenting
- Lost documents
- 13. Handover to User
- User misunderstanding about the system
- Mismatched user expectation
- 14. Regular Checking and Maintenance
- Inconsistent or incorrect maintenance
- Ignoring minor damages
- 15. Emergency Procedure Training
- Insufficient training information
- Miscommunication during training