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The Resetting Electronic Locks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electric shock
- Incorrect handling of tools
- 2. Identify Lock Outage
- Exposure to electrical hazards
- Improper identification
- 3. Communicate Intent to Reset
- Incorrect information relay
- Unintended activation of lock mechanism
- 4. Isolate Power Supply
- Error in power isolation
- Exposure to live parts
- 5. Test the Isolation
- Incorrect testing procedure
- Misinterpretation of test results
- 6. Disconnecting Affected Lock
- Risk of electric shock
- Damage to components
- 7. Assess and Clean the Area
- Chemical exposure
- Sharp objects
- 8. Install Temporary Bypass
- Shock from ineffectively isolated power
- System error due to incorrect installation
- 9. Reset Electronic Lock
- Interference with other systems
- Static electricity discharge causing a fire
- 10. Removal of Bypass System
- Inadequate decommissioning of bypass system
- Electrical hazards during removal
- 11. Reconnect Power Supply
- Failure in insulation
- Electric Shock
- 12. Test Operational Efficiency
- Incorrect functional testing
- Error due to improper manual handling
- 13. Reinstate Safety Features
- Ineffective safety reinstatement
- Incorrect installation of safety devices
- 14. Completion and Clean-up
- Leaving equipment unattended
- Slip
- trips and falls
- 15. Post-Resetting Report
- Improper documentation
- Failure to report to relevant staff
- 16. Ongoing Monitoring
- Late detection of lock failures
- Miscommunication in reporting faults
- 17. Routine Maintenance Checks
- Mistake during checks
- Inadequate safety measures during maintenance
- 18. Periodic Inspection
- Inadequate inspection causing unforeseen issues
- Incorrect assessment of lock performance
- 19. Staff Training
- Insufficient training leading to misuse
- Lack of staff knowledge on working safely with electronic locks
- 20. Emergency Protocols
- Unpreparedness for unexpected hazards
- Delayed response to a risky situation