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The Permit Controlled Access Areas Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to unknown hazards
- Unauthorised access by persons
- 2. Communication Plan
- Miscommunication of tasks
- Instructions not clearly understood
- 3. Identify Access Points
- Incorrect identification of access points
- Trips and slips at entry and exit points
- 4. Signage Placement
- Ineffective placement of signs
- Misinterpretation of signs
- 5. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Improper handling of equipment
- 6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage
- Improper usage of PPE
- Lack of PPE
- 7. Maintenance Checks
- Missed maintenance schedules
- Faulty components unnoticed
- 8. Work Practice and Procedures
- Non-adherence to procedures
- Incorrect methods used
- 9. Training
- Inadequate training
- Non-compliance with training
- 10. Inspection
- Irregularity in inspections
- Lack of vigilance during inspection
- 11. Record Keeping
- Failure to keep up-to-date records
- Loss of key documentation
- 12. Management of Changes
- Mismanaged changes to procedures or equipment
- Personnel not informed about changes
- 13. Emergency Preparedness
- Inadequate emergency plans
- Lack of clarity during emergency situations
- 14. Permit Renewal
- Expired permits
- Failure to apply for renewal on time
- 15. Clean Up
- Improper disposal of waste materials
- Inadequate cleaning procedures
- 16. Review and Improvement
- Failure to review and improve processes
- Ignoring feedback or suggestions
- 17. Debriefing
- Misinformation during debriefing
- Personnel not attending debriefing sessions
- 18. Site Closure
- Improper site closure
- Unsecured equipment left behind
- 19. Post-Work Assessment
- Misinterpreted assessment results
- Failure to conduct post-work evaluation
- 20. Documentation & Reporting
- Incorrect filing
- failure to document changes or incidents properly