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The Pressure Washing Hard Surfaces Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slip
- Trip and Fall Hazards
- Electric Shocks due to Improper Equipment Setting up
- 2. Checking Equipment
- Untrained Operator
- Broken or Damaged Tools
- 3. Mixing Cleaning Chemicals
- Chemical Burns
- Toxic Fumes
- 4. Setting up Pressure Washer
- Incorrect Pressure Settings
- Water Leakage
- 5. Pressure Washing Surface
- Flying Debris
- High-Pressure Water Injuries
- 6. Break/Rest Periods
- Dehydration
- Fatigue
- 7. Handling Cleaning Chemicals
- Skin Irritation from Direct Contact
- Inhalation of Harmful Fumes
- 8. Cleaning Up
- Exposure to Slips
- Trips and Falls
- Hazardous Material Exposure
- 9. Service & Maintenance of Equipment
- Electric Shock
- Burns from Hot Engine Parts
- 10. Storing the Pressure Washer
- Misplacement
- Incorrect Storage Positioning Leading to Tipping Over
- 11. Emptying Water and Chemical Residues
- Spills
- Inappropriate Disposal
- 12. Removing Personal Protective Equipment
- Improper Removal Process
- Contamination
- 13. Work Area Restoration
- Leftover Debris
- Uneven Ground Hazards
- 14. Emergency Procedures Training
- Inadequate Response to Incidents
- Incorrect First Aid Application
- 15. Record Keeping and Reporting
- Incomplete Records
- Non-compliance to Reporting Protocols
- 16. Dispose of Contaminated Water
- Improper Disposal Leading to Environmental Damage
- Spills
- 17. Checking Area Post-Cleaning
- Missed Hazards
- Incomplete Task Performance
- 18. Machine Shut Down Procedures
- Incorrectly Turned off Equipment Leading to Damage or Injury
- Leftover Water in Equipment
- 19. PPE Maintenance and Storage
- Poor Condition of PPE
- Inadequate Storage of PPE
- 20. Evaluating Work Technique
- Improper handling of Tools
- Inefficient Techniques