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The Replacing Hydraulic Seals Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposure to hydraulic oil
- Improper handling of tools
- 2. Identify the type of seal
- Incorrect identification process
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 3. Equipment Isolation
- Unexpected equipment activation
- Electrical hazards
- 4. Seal Removal
- Injury from sharp objects
- Inadequate personal protective equipment
- 5. Cleaning of component
- Chemical exposure
- Cut or abrasion injuries
- 6. Installation of new seal
- Slippery surfaces
- Manual handling injuries
- 7. Reassembly
- Improper assembly can lead to equipment failure
- Trapped fingers whilst reassembling
- 8. System pressure checks
- Uncontrolled release of stored energy
- Noise from pressurised leaks
- 9. Confirm operation
- Unexpected equipment activation
- Electrical hazards
- 10. Cleaning of work area
- Exposure to chemical cleaning agents
- Mishandling of waste material
- 11. Documentation of Operation
- Misinterpretation of data
- Errors in documentation
- 12. Two-person operation for some tasks
- Communication issues
- Mistiming of operations
- 13. Regular inspection of seals
- Missing potential faults
- Contact with aggressive chemicals
- 14. Maintenance schedule
- Overlooking maintenance schedules
- Inadequate record keeping
- 15. Regular training on safe methods
- Incorrect implementation of procedures
- Lack of awareness about updates
- 16. Audits of safety procedures
- Non-compliance to safety standards
- Human error
- 17. Staff awareness on risks and control measures
- Inadequate knowledge
- Incorrect interpretation of hazards
- 18. Evaluation of potential risks based on staff input
- Misjudgement of risks
- Lack of communication
- 19. Crisis management procedures
- Inadequate response to emergencies
- Panic reactions
- 20. Regular policy reviews
- Inadequacy of current policies
- Resistance to change