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The Repairing Power Steering Systems Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips and falls from oil spills
- Crushing or pinching injuries from raised vehicles.
- 2. Locating Power Steering System
- Contact with hot surfaces
- Muscle strain from awkward positions.
- 3. Draining Power Steering Fluid
- Skin and eye irritation from fluid
- Improper disposal of used fluid.
- 4. Removing Power Steering Pump
- Slips and falls due to poor housekeeping
- Physical injury from misuse of hand tools.
- 5. Inspecting Steering Rack
- Eye injuries from splinters or debris
- Hand and finger injuries from sharp objects.
- 6. Cleaning Parts
- Dermatitis from contact with cleaning agents
- inhalation of dust particles.
- 7. Replacing Seal Kit
- Cutting/stabbing injuries from improper use of tools
- Exposure to hazardous substances from old seals.
- 8. Refitting Pump and Hoses
- Muscle strains from lifting/movement
- Crushing or pinching injuries from inappropriate handling of pump.
- 9. Testing Repaired System
- Noise exposure from system operation
- Risk of fire/explosion from fluid leaks
- 10. Conducting Final Inspection
- Slips trips and falls
- Eye injuries from dirt/debris.
- 11. Cleanup after Work
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- Slips trips and falls from debris left on site
- 12. Documenting and Reporting all work steps and hazards
- Strain from frequent typing or writing
- Stress from dealing with complex documentations
- 13. Routine Maintenance of Equipment
- Electric shock from malfunctioning equipment
- Chemical burns from cleaning agents.
- 14. Contact with Customers
- Verbal abuse from unhappy customers
- Stress from dealing with complaints
- 15. Staff Training and Evaluation
- Stress from performance pressures
- Musculoskeletal disorders from prolonged sitting
- 16. Emergency Response (drills)
- Psychological stress from simulated emergencies
- Physical injury during drills
- 17. Safety Inspections
- Exposure to hazards during inspection
- Injury from occurances of tripping falls
- 18. Updating Safety Regulations
- Stress from regulatory complexities
- Eye strain from screen exposure
- 19. Purchasing New Equipment
- Risk of financial loss from scams/frauds
- Stress from negotiation with suppliers
- 20. Networking with occupational health professionals
- Stress from professional demands
- Miscommunication resulting in misunderstanding and unnecessary disputes.