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The Periodic Electrical Inspection Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards from cables
- Risk of electric shock
- 2. Equipment Check
- Electrical equipment malfunction
- Incorrect setup
- 3. Initial Inspection
- Exposure to live parts
- Incorrect use of tools
- 4. Testing Meters
- Malfunctioning meter
- Incorrect readings leading to electrical shock
- 5. Insulation Resistance Test
- Exposure to live parts
- Test failure leading to inaccurate results
- 6. Electric Continuity Test
- Electrocution from live wires
- Incorrect test results
- 7. Polarity Test
- Misidentification leading to incorrect wiring
- Electrical shock
- 8. Earth Electrode Resistance Test
- Incorrect earth electrode connection
- Exposure to live parts
- 9. Fault Loop Impedance Test
- Incorrect findings leading to inadequate protection
- Electrocution risk
- 10. RCD Test
- Failure of RCD leading to injury
- Incorrect testing
- 11. Verification and Documentation
- Errors in documentation
- Missing data resulting in incomplete report
- 12. Post-inspection cleanup
- Slip hazards from left-over materials
- Electrical hazards due to unsecured site
- 13. Equipment Storage
- Misplaced items causing trip hazard
- Improper storage causing equipment damage
- 14. Review of Findings
- Data misinterpretation leading to incorrect diagnosis
- Missing risk factors leading to unsafe operations
- 15. Report Writing & Distribution
- Miscommunication causing misinterpretation
- Errors resulting in inadequate control measures