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The Mechanical Pit Tasks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling objects
- Cuts and abrasions
- 2. Accessing Pit
- Pit edge collapse
- Falls from height
- 3. Machinery maintenance
- Machinery malfunction
- Electric shock
- Noise exposure
- 4. Material handling
- Manual handling injuries
- Dropping heavy parts
- 5. Lubrication and service tasks
- Skin contact with chemicals
- Slips on spills
- 6. Equipment testing
- Faulty equipment
- Splashes of hot liquids or chemicals
- 7. Tool usage
- Misplacement of tools
- Tools falling in pit
- 8. Housekeeping and cleaning
- Harsh cleaning products
- Slippery surfaces
- 9. Exiting the Pit
- Poor lighting
- Slippery Ladder
- 10. Paperwork and data recording
- Incorrect data entry
- 11. Coordination with other crew members
- Miscommunication
- Distracted behaviour
- 12. Emergency situations
- Panic
- Injury
- Inadequate evacuation procedures
- 13. Use of protective gear
- Inadequate protective gear
- Improper use of gear
- 14. Final visual checks
- Overlooking small damages
- Rushed inspections
- 15. Safety briefing for next Shift
- Miscommunication
- Lack information