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The Jump Starting A Dead Battery Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inappropriate PPE
- Incorrect use of equipment
- 2. Check Vehicle
- Violent battery explosion
- Acid leaks
- Sparks
- 3. Position Vehicles
- Unintentional movement
- Collision
- 4. Connect Jumper Leads
- Shock
- Wrong polarity connection
- Sparks
- 5. Start Dead Vehicle
- Failed ignition
- Electrical Short circuits
- Potential fire
- 6. Idle Engines
- Exhaust fumes
- Noise pollution
- 7. Disconnect Jumper Leads
- Wrong order of disconnection
- Electrical shock
- 8. Check Both Vehicles
- Failed systems
- Leaking fluids
- 9. Test Drive Dead Vehicle
- Vehicle failing while in motion
- Driver distress
- 10. Return Dead Vehicle for Further Analysis
- Vehicle transport risks
- Mechanical failure during transport
- 11. Document Incident
- Incorrect documentation
- Lack of follow-up
- 12. Debrief Staff
- Neglected safety procedures
- Lack of knowledge on updated safety protocols
- 13. Update Safety Measures
- Outdated safety measures
- Non-compliance with regulations
- 14. Perform Regular Audits
- Mishandled audits
- Irregular audit schedules
- 15. Regular Training and Drills
- Inadequate training
- Infrequent drills
- 16. Continuous Improvement Efforts
- Stagnant safety practices
- Complacency among workers
- 17. Emergency Response Plan Re-evaluation
- Outdated emergency responses
- Inadequate emergency equipment
- 18. Implement Change Procedures
- Resistance to change
- Incorrect implementation of changes
- 19. Maintain Safety Equipment
- Poor maintenance practices
- Inadequate safety equipment
- 20. Review SWMS
- Unclear procedures
- Inadequate risk controls