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The Attach Coupling Devices Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Injury from tools
- Slips or trips
- 2. Identify attachment points
- Struck by moving objects
- poor visibility
- 3. Check coupling devices
- Falling equipment
- malfunction
- 4. Position coupling device
- Crush injuries
- faulty equipment
- 5. Secure coupling device
- Trapped fingers
- hand injuries
- 6. Test connection
- System failure
- weak connection
- 7. Align equipment
- Incorrect alignment
- physical strain
- 8. Connect device
- Electric shock
- trapped fingers
- 9. Confirm secure fitment
- Loose connection
- improper fitment
- 10. Start Operation
- Uncontrolled operation
- machine malfunction
- 11. Work process
- Noise
- vibration
- 12. Disconnecting equipment
- Electric shock
- burns
- 13. Inspection after disconnection
- Hazardous fumes
- exposure to chemicals
- 14. Cleaning the area
- Finger pinches
- repetitive strains
- 15. Return unused equipment
- Manual handling hazards
- trip hazards from disorganised storage
- 16. Document work completion
- Eye strain from screens
- incorrect documentation
- 17. Review and update SWMS
- Mental fatigue
- lack of focus leading to inaccuracies
- 18. Final consultation with staff
- Miscommunication
- neglecting feedback
- 19. Prepare for next task
- Again Injury from tools
- Slips or trips during preparation phase
- 20. End of shift and reporting
- Mental fatigue
- data inaccuracies