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The Raising Axles Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Risk of injury from uncontrolled release of axle stands
- Slips
- trips and falls from uneven or slippery surfaces
- 2. Position vehicle
- Risk of being struck by vehicles
- Crushing hazard while positioning axles
- 3. Apply parking brakes
- Possible failure of brake system
- Unexpected movement of vehicle
- 4. Identify lifting points
- Incorrect identification leading to instability
- Crushing hazards from axle stands
- 5. Position axle stands
- Risk of injury from incorrectly positioned axle stands
- Unstable vehicle due to unsuitable ground conditions
- 6. Raise vehicle
- Potential for vehicle falling if not adequately supported
- Injury from incorrect use of tools
- 7. Secure vehicle
- Risk of vehicle movement on axle stands causing instability
- Potential dropped objects
- 8. Start work
- Risks associated with working under vehicle
- Risk of slips and falls due to oil spills
- 9. Lowering vehicle
- Injury risk due to sudden drop
- Hazards associated with incorrect process
- 10. Remove axle stands
- Risks related to heavy lifting
- Potential instability of vehicle
- 11. Test brakes
- Risk of brake failure
- Risk of vehicle collision if testing improperly
- 12. Clean up area
- Trip hazards due to leftover debris
- Hazards due to inappropriate disposal of material
- 13. Maintain tools
- Hazardous edges and surfaces on tools
- Faulty tools leading to failure and potential injury
- 14. Record keeping
- Miscommunication or misunderstanding due to improper records
- Compliance risks due to missing information
- 15. Emergency procedures
- Hazards due to inadequate emergency procedures
- Delayed response due to lack of training
- 16. Review work procedures
- Risks due to outdated or incorrect procedures
- Improper use of equipment resulting from poor instructions