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The Modifying Electrical Connections Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to asbestos
- Electric shock
- 2. Identification of Electrical Connections
- Electric shock
- Improper identification leading to potential hazards
- 3. Safety Measures Check
- Inadequate safety equipment
- Faulty equipment
- 4. Isolation of Electrical Supply
- Electric shock
- Improper isolation techniques
- 5. Removal of Old Connections
- Electric shock
- Damage to existing wiring
- 6. Testing Removed Wires
- Electric Shock
- Inappropriate testing methods
- 7. Setting up New Connections
- Faulty wiring
- Electric Shock
- 8. Insulation Check
- Inadequate insulation
- Electric shock
- 9. Testing New Connections
- Faulty wiring
- Electric Shock
- 10. Cleaning Up
- Improper handling of wires and connections
- Slips and falls due to untidy workspace
- 11. Disposal of Waste Materials
- Incorrect disposal causing potential hazards
- Exposure to dangerous materials
- 12. Checking Work Area
- Missed potential hazards
- A non-secured area may pose risk when work resumes
- 13. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment can cause accidents
- Wear and tear overlooked can lead to injuries
- 14. Reporting and Documentation
- Missing or incorrect paperwork can lead to misinformation
- Non-compliance with Australian Standards
- 15. Final Review
- Overlooked components posing a hazardous situation
- Misjudgment can lead to risks