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The Padlock Removals Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips and trips
- cuts from sharp objects
- 2. Identification of Padlock
- Incorrect identification leading to wrong padlock removal
- Eye Injury due to flying debris/particulates
- 3. Required Tools Gathering
- Slip and fall while carrying heavy tools
- cuts from sharp tools
- 4. Workspace Isolation
- Electrical shock
- Explosion due to gas leak
- 5. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Procedures
- Electrical shock
- crushing from moving machinery
- 6. Padlock Removal With Proper Tool
- Muscular strain from using tool
- Laceration from snapping padlock
- 7. Dispose Or Recycle Old Padlocks
- Cuts and scratches
- Infection from dirt and rust on old padlocks
- 8. Testing the Equipment Post-Removal
- Electrical shock from untested equipment
- Fire hazard from faulty wiring
- 9. De-Isolate Workspace
- Exposure to harmful substances post-isolation
- Slips due to unkempt workspace
- 10. Cleanup of Working Area
- Trips over leftover materials
- Cuts from discarded padlocks or tools
- 11. Documenting Padlock Removals
- Strain from incorrect posture during data logging
- Eye strain from excessive screen exposure
- 12. Regular Inspections For Monitoring
- Potential for overlooking hazard if inspections aren't thorough
- Possibility of injury in case of sudden lock failure
- 13. Maintenance And Servicing Of Tools
- Injury due to substandard tool maintenance
- Harm from chemicals used in servicing
- 14. Training and Inductions For Employees
- Potential injuries during training
- Workers may not fully grasp safety measures leading to increased risk
- 15. Emergency Drills
- Potential injury during drills
- Stress and panic during emergency situations if not adequately trained