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The Battery Handling And Changing Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1.Preparation
- Improper training
- Unfamiliar with safety procedures
- 2. Identifying Battery Type
- Incorrect identification
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- 3. Gathering Equipment
- Poor traffic control
- Inadequate personal protective equipment
- 4. Protective Clothing
- Inappropriate clothing
- Lack of appropriate personal protective equipment
- 5. Removing Old Battery
- Unsecured battery
- Leakage of battery acid
- 6. Cleaning Battery Compartment
- Battery acid residue
- Contaminated cleaning tools
- 7. New Battery Installation
- Improper installation
- Battery overheating
- 8. Checking Battery Connections
- Faulty connections
- Corrosion
- 9. Battery Charging
- Sudden explosion
- Overcharging
- 10. Returning Charged Battery
- Transportation hazards
- Incorrect battery placement
- 11. Testing New Battery
- System failure
- Electrical overload
- 12. Disposal of Old Battery
- Improper disposal
- Environmental pollution
- 13. Aftercare and Maintenance
- Delayed maintenance
- Not following preventive measures
- 14. Review of Safety Procedures
- Non-compliance with safety guidelines
- Ignoring warning signs
- 15. Emergency Response
- Not knowing what to do
- Delay in response time
- 16. Reporting and Record Keeping
- Incorrect record keeping
- Not reporting incidents
- 17. Regular Check-ups
- Delayed check-ups
- Overlooking minor issues
- 18. Ongoing Training
- Irregular training
- Not following updated safety procedures
- 19. Audit and Inspection
- Non-compliance with standards
- Persistent risk factors
- 20. Incident Management
- Slow incident management
- Uncontrolled hazards