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The Use of Portable Electrical Safety Switches Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Lack of PPE
- 2. Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Trip hazards
- 3. Selection of Switch
- Incorrect switch type
- Electrical fault
- 4. Transportation
- Dropping switch
- Tripping
- 5. Setting Up Area
- Uneven surface
- Potential spills
- 6. Identifying Power Source
- High voltage exposure
- Fire hazard
- 7. Connecting to Power Source
- Electric shock
- Overloading circuits
- 8. Testing Functionality
- Malfunctioning device
- Short circuit
- 9. Activating the Switch
- Surge current
- Flammable materials nearby
- 10. Using Extension Leads
- Tangling cables
- Damaged insulation
- 11. Monitoring Operation
- Continued operation malfunction
- Heat generation
- 12. Shutting Down
- Sudden power loss
- Disconnecting under load
- 13. Disconnecting Equipment
- Electrical arc
- Equipment damage
- 14. Inspecting Post-Use
- Hidden damages
- Shortcomings in inspection process
- 15. Storing Equipment
- Environmental conditions
- Poor labeling
- 16. Emergency Response
- Delayed response
- Inadequate first aid
- 17. Disposal of Faulty Switches
- Improper disposal methods
- Chemical exposure
- 18. Documentation
- Poor record-keeping
- Compliance gaps
- 19. Training and Recertification
- Incomplete training
- Certification lapses