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The Working Around Power Lines Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate briefing
- Unclear communication
- 2. Prior to Work Commencement
- Incorrect use of PPE
- Lack of training/experience
- 3. Determining Safe Approach Distance
- Misjudgement of distance
- Unstable ground
- 4. Operating Near Powerlines
- High voltage shock
- Accidental touching/collision
- 5. Visual Checking of Power Lines
- Poor visibility due to weather
- Error in visual inspection
- 6. Using required tools and equipment
- Misuse of tools
- Faulty equipment
- 7. Vehicle movement in proximity
- Collision with powerlines
- Inappropriate speed
- 8. Constant Monitoring of Work Area
- Unexpected changes in environment
- Casual intrusion
- 9. Height verification of machinery
- Error in calculation/reading
- 10. Verification of clearances
- Incorrect assessments
- Miscalculations
- 11. Suspension of work during poor weather
- Resistance to pause work
- Weather unpredictability
- 12. Responding to emergencies
- Lack of preventive measures
- Panic scenario
- 13. Proper usage of safety signs
- Disregard for safety signs
- Poor placement
- 14. Safe system and equipment isolation
- Improper isolation
- Failure in safety system
- 15. Clean up
- Leaving dangerous items unchecked
- Improper waste disposal
- 16. Post-task review and feedback
- Non-compliance
- Missed hazard checks
- 17. Regular safety inspections
- Miscalculations
- Omission of procedure steps
- 18. Conduct safety audits
- Missed hazard checks
- Error in audit results
- 19. Provide necessary training
- Ineffective training
- Nonattendance
- 20. Documentation errors
- Incorrect recording
- Incomplete record keeping