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The Power Outage Situations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Incorrect working procedures
- 2. Power Outage Assessment
- Unidentified live equipment
- Miscommunication
- 3. Device Isolation
- Electric shock
- Incorrect isolation procedure
- 4. Power Restoration
- Unplanned power return
- Inadequate knowledge of equipment
- 5. Committee Review
- Insufficient hazard identification
- Reckless decisions based on incorrect data
- 6. Notification Procedures
- Failure to communicate
- Absence of key personnel
- 7. Shut Down Procedures
- Improper shutdown
- Operator error
- 8. Secure Area
- Unauthorized access
- Lack of appropriate signage
- 9. Risk Assessment
- Incomplete assessment
- Misjudgement of risk levels
- 10. Backup Power Activation
- Power surge
- Faulty backup generator
- 11. Record Keeping
- Errors in documentation
- Loss of important records
- 12. Training and Skill Validation
- Inadequate skill level
- Improper use of tools
- 13. Emergency Response Plan
- Inadequate resources
- Insufficient staff training
- 14. Routine Maintenance
- Poor maintenance practices
- Neglect of safety standards
- 15. Incident Investigation
- Inconsistent reporting
- Uncooperative staff
- 16. Recovery Plan Implementation
- Lack of adequate planning
- Delay in restoration of power
- 17. Communication of Recovery Steps
- Incomplete information dissemination
- Confusion among staff
- 18. Power Restoration Monitoring
- Unnoticed power fluctuations
- Absence of monitoring standards
- 19. Follow-up Assessment
- Loss of critical data
- Insufficient understanding of causes
- 20. Power System Upgrade
- Inadequate upgrade
- Underestimation of system needs