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The Managing Static Electricity Risks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Potential for electrostatic charge
- Inadequate grounding
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Improper maintenance
- 3. Material Handling
- Flammable material
- Static discharge
- 4. Work Area Inspection
- Unprotected electrical sources
- Poor housekeeping
- 5. Personal Protective Equipment Check
- Unsuitable PPE
- Lack of static dissipative clothing
- 6. Equipment Setup
- Incorrect setup procedures
- No static protection.
- 7. Work Operation
- Operator error
- Inadequate job skills
- 8. Material Transfer
- Sparks from static discharge
- Ignition from flammable substances
- 9. Tool Usage
- Insufficiently insulated tools
- Static buildup on tools
- 10. Clean-Up
- Spilled materials creating a flammable atmosphere
- Proper disposal not followed.
- 11. Equipment Disconnection
- Disconnection without grounding
- Buildup of static charges.
- 12. Debriefing
- Inadequate communication about procedures
- Overlooking of potential hazards
- 13. Equipment Storage
- Improper storage
- Static accumulation
- 14. Documentation and Reporting
- Inaccurate reporting
- Non-compliance of safety guidelines
- 15. Safety Training
- Inadequate training
- Staff unfamiliar with static electricity risks.
- 16. Regular Review and Update
- Outdated safety protocols
- Lack of ongoing maintenance
- 17. Inspection and Maintenance
- Poor inspection practices
- Missed maintenance schedules
- 18. Emergency Response
- Inadequate emergency response procedures
- Staff unfamiliar with evacuation process
- 19. Hazards Reporting System
- Non-operational hazards reporting system
- Poor compliance to hazards reporting
- 20. Safety Audit and Inspection
- Ineffective safety audits
- Lackadaisical attitude towards inspections