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The Pool And Outdoor Cleaning Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slip and trip hazards
- Incorrect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2. Inspect Tools and Equipment
- Faulty equipment
- Lack of proper maintenance
- 3. Set Up Safety Barriers
- Fall hazards
- Inadequate barrier placement
- 4. Check Weather Conditions
- High winds
- Rain
- 5. Clear Debris
- Sharp objects
- Heavy lifting
- 6. Apply Pool Chemicals
- Chemical splash
- Inhalation of fumes
- 7. Clean Pool Surrounds
- Uneven surfaces
- Electrical equipment near water
- 8. Brush Pool Walls
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Poor grip on tools
- 9. Vacuum Pool Floor
- Electrical shock
- Strain from prolonged use
- 10. Clean Filters
- Exposure to contaminants
- Difficult access
- 11. Backwash Filter
- High-pressure water
- Slippery surfaces
- 12. Balance Water Chemistry
- Chemical burns
- Mixing incompatible chemicals
- 13. Clean Pool Deck
- Wet surfaces
- Use of cleaning agents
- 14. Final Inspection
- Missed hazards
- Failure to identify issues
- 15. Secure Cleaning Area
- Unauthorised access
- Leftover cleaning materials
- 16. Report Completion
- Documentation errors
- Lack of communication
- 17. Store Equipment Safely
- Improper storage
- Trip hazards
- 18. Dispose of Waste Properly
- Hazardous waste handling
- Environmental contamination
- 19. Train New Staff
- Inadequate training
- Misunderstanding procedures
- 20. Review SWMS Periodically
- Outdated procedures
- Not incorporating new best practices