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The Preventing Back Flow In Contaminated Water Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Improper equipment handling
- 2. Site Inspection
- Physical hazards (slips
- trips)
- Mishandling of equipment
- 3. Testing Water Source
- Possible exposure to contaminants
- Slippery conditions
- 4. Install Backflow Prevention Device
- Back sprain from heavy lifting
- Loud noise
- 5. Test Backflow Device
- Electric shock
- Working at heights
- 6. Clean & Sanitise Area
- Exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals
- Musculoskeletal stress due to manual cleaning
- 7. Monitor Installed Device
- Faulty equipment
- Electric shock
- 8. Maintain Regular Checklist
- Improper procedure
- Missing safety checks
- 9. Check for Leaks
- Contact with contaminated water
- Physical hazards like slipping on wet surfaces
- 10. Fix Minor Leaks
- Electrical hazard
- Possible injury due to use of tools
- Physical exertion
- 11. Record Keeping
- Stress due to improper ergonomics
- Eye strain
- 12. Report Major Issues
- Delayed reporting
- Miscommunication
- 13. Training Staff
- Untrained staff
- Inadequate understanding of equipment
- 14. Auditing & Compliance
- Non-compliance to laws and regulations
- False reporting
- 15. Emergency Procedures
- Failure to follow procedures accurately
- Panic during emergency situations