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The Maintaining Ventilation Systems Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect use of tools
- insufficiency of PPE
- 2. Inspecting Ventilation System
- Infection from dust or molds
- Risk of electric shock
- 3. Replacing Air Filters
- Respiratory irritants from dust particles
- skin irritation from old filters
- 4. Cleaning Ducts
- Exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals
- physical strain while reaching for ducts
- 5. Test Operation of Fans
- Electrical hazards
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- 6. Checking Drive Belts and Pulleys
- Accidental start-up of machinery
- pinch points from gear operation
- 7. Lubricating Bearings
- Skin irritation from lubricants
- inhalation of toxic fumes
- 8. Troubleshooting Faulty Systems
- Electric shock
- working at heights(Fall risks)
- 9. Repairing or Replacing Parts
- Improper lifting techniques
- machine-guard related injuries
- 10. Cleaning Worksite
- Trip and fall hazards
- improper disposal of waste
- 11. Documenting Findings and Actions
- Repetitive strain injury from documenting
- miscommunication due to incorrect information recorded
- 12. Conducting Post-maintenance Review
- Lack of feedback leading to persisting risks
- non-compliance with safety regulations
- 13. Waste Management
- Incorrect disposal methods
- exposure to chemical waste
- 14. Testing the System
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- electrical hazards
- 15. Handing Over to Client
- Miscommunication leading to mishandling of system
- non-compliance to conduct regular maintenance