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The Repair Firefighters’ Operation Switches Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper handling of tools
- Fire hazard from sparks
- 2. Inspection
- Electrical shocks
- Moving machinery hazards
- 3. Operation Switch Removal
- Falling parts
- Cutting or crushing risks
- 4. Safe Positioning
- Positioning injuries
- Falls from height
- 5. Disconnection of Batteries
- Electric shock
- Battery acid exposure
- 6. Removal of Old Switch
- Electric shock
- Sharp object hazards
- 7. Installation of New Switch
- Electric shock
- Hurting fingers
- 8. Connection of Batteries
- Electric shock
- Battery explosion
- 9. Check Functionality
- Electric shock
- Inadequate equipment testing
- 10. Safe Clean-up
- Cuts from sharp objects
- Slips
- trips
- falls
- 11. Documentation
- Paper cut
- Incorrect record keeping
- 12. Equipment Maintenance
- Electric shock
- Incorrect use of tool/equipment
- 13. Waste Disposal
- Incorrect disposal method
- Exposure to hazardous material
- 14. Debriefing and Feedback
- Miscommunication
- Emotional stress on workers
- 15. Regular Training
- Lack of knowledge
- Complacency
- 16. Regular Inspection
- Overlooking a hazard
- Unprepared for emergency
- 17. Emergency Procedures Implementation
- Exacerbated incident
- Panic in emergency
- 18. Protective Gear Use
- Inadequate protection
- Allergy to gear material
- 19. Tools and Equipment Handling
- Inappropriate use of tools
- Damaged equipment
- 20. Dealing with Hazardous Material
- Inadvertent exposure
- Inadequate disposal