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The Jacks and Vehicle Stands Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Vehicle instability
- Trip hazards
- Inadequate workspace
- 2. Vehicle Inspection
- Falling objects
- Sharp edges
- Poor lighting
- 3. Positioning Jacks
- Incorrect placement
- Unstable jacking points
- Uneven surface
- 4. Raising Vehicle
- Slipping jack
- Falling vehicle
- Body strain
- 5. Positioning Stands
- Insecure positioning
- Working under unsupported loads
- Misaligned vehicle stands
- 6. Locking Stand Latches
- Lock failure
- Pinched fingers
- Accidental release
- 7. Lowering Vehicle
- Miscommunication
- Rapid descent
- Failure to clear workspace
- 8. Work on Vehicle
- Falling objects
- Cuts and abrasions
- Chemical exposure
- 9. Visual Inspections
- Poor lighting
- Tripping hazards
- Awkward postures
- 10. Removing Stands
- Incorrect order of removal
- Sudden shift in weight
- Working around the vehicle
- 11. Raising Vehicle
- Overloading jack
- Slipping jack
- Unstable vehicle removal altitude
- 12. Unlocking Stand Latches
- Latch jams
- Pinched fingers
- Unexpected vehicle movements
- 13. Lowering Vehicle
- Failure to verify stand removal
- Mechanical failure
- Overloading jack
- 14. Removal of Jacks
- Improper handling
- Heavy object lifting
- Dropping jacks
- 15. Cleanup and Storage
- Slip and trip hazards
- Obstructed workspace
- Incorrect storage of equipment