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The Lightning Risks During Outdoor Installations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Equipment malfunction
- Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2. Weather Assessment
- Incorrect weather prediction
- Neglect to monitor updates on weather condition
- 3. Installation Site Setup
- Lack of first aid kit
- Improper positioning of lightning protectors
- Defective grounding system
- 4. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Insufficient regular equipment checks
- 5. Protective Measures Application
- Absence of emergency procedures
- Non adherence to safety guidelines
- 6. Outdoor Installation Process
- Unshielded electrical devices
- Exposed cables
- Absence of insulation
- 7. Handling of Tools and equipment
- Inappropriate use of equipment
- Not using insulated tools
- 8. Team Communication
- Lack of effective communication
- No designated person for monitoring weather changes
- 9. Regular safety check
- Lack of regular safety audits
- Incompetent safety officer
- 10. Emergency Response Procedure Implementation
- Ineffectual emergency drills
- Unqualified first aider on site
- 11. Equipment Dismantling
- Unsafe dismantling processes
- Non-observance of safe distance from high voltage areas during storm
- 12. Debriefing and Review
- Inaccurate reporting of safety issues
- No regular feedback mechanism
- 13. Weather Monitoring Post Installation
- Lack of consistent observation post installation
- Neglected maintenance
- 14. Documentation & Record Keeping
- Disorganised record keeping
- Misplacement of vital documents
- 15. Follow up Inspections
- Inadequate follow-up inspections
- Absence of a laid down inspection routine