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The Replacement Of Batteries Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electrical shocks
- Tripping over cables
- 2. Order Batteries
- Incorrect batteries ordered
- Delivery delays
- 3. Switch Off Equipment
- Electrical shocks
- Equipment damage
- 4. Removal of Old Batteries
- Acid leaks
- Heavy lifting injuries
- 5. Safe Disposal of Old Batteries
- Environmental contamination
- Fire hazard
- 6. Check New Batteries
- Damaged battery received
- Incorrect batteries
- 7. Install New Batteries
- Wrong installation
- Short circuit risks
- 8. Test New Batteries
- Battery failure
- Electrical shock
- 9. Provide Training for Workers
- Insufficient knowledge
- Safety procedure neglect
- 10. Regular Maintenance Check
- Neglecting maintenance
- Unknown issues
- 11. Equipment Calibration
- Improper calibration
- Software issue
- 12. Inspection and Approval
- Overlook mistakes
- Non-compliance with standards
- 13. Documentation
- Lack of record keeping
- Miscommunication
- 14. Emergency Preparedness
- Inadequate response plan
- Worker Panic
- 15. Monitoring and Review
- Lax monitoring
- Ignorance of changes
- 16. Debriefing
- Misinformation
- Workers' non-compliance
- 17. Equip Workers with Protective Gear
- Insufficient gear
- Non-compliance by workers
- 18. Clean Up
- Leftover hazards
- Lack of disponse method
- 19. Return Equipment to Service
- Incomplete task
- Technical malfunction
- 20. Commence Next Task
- Overlapping hazards
- Rushed tasks