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The Releasing Air Brake Systems Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falls from height
- Tools misplacement
- 2. Check Air Compressor Condition
- Ergonomic issues
- Noise exposure
- 3. Disconnect Air Supply
- Rapid decompression
- Tripping over air lines
- 4. Turn off engine
- Machinery injuries
- Electric shock
- 5. Drain Moisture
- Thermal burns
- Contact with toxic substances
- 6. Vent Air System
- Rapid decompression
- Loud noise exposure
- 7. Unscrew Brake Chamber
- Hand injuries
- Eye injuries
- 8. Release Brakes Manually
- Strain and exertion injuries
- Pinch points
- 9. Check Brake Shoes Wear
- Cut or pinch injuries
- Repetitive strain injury
- 10. Replace Brake Shoes if Needed
- Sharp edges
- Heavy lifting
- 11. Refit Brake Drum
- Pinch points
- Heavy lifting
- 12. Retighten Brake Chamber
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Hand injuries
- 13. Reconnect Air Supply
- Tripping over air lines
- Rapid decompression
- 14. Test Brakes Operation
- Faulty equipment
- Accidental operation
- 15. Clean up Workplace
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Improper disposal of waste
- 16. Document Maintenance Work
- Ergonomic issues
- Eye strain
- 17. Arrange Next Inspection
- Incorrect labelling
- Forgotten appointment
- 18. Post-Maintenance Testing
- Faulty equipment
- Incorrect operation
- 19. Training Staff on Safety Measures
- Inadequate training
- Communication problems
- 20. Regular Safety Inspections
- Overlooked hazards
- Inconsistent inspection schedule