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The Check Fluid Levels Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- Mixing incompatible chemicals
- 2. Ensure all equipment is off
- Electrical hazards
- Unexpected machine start
- 3. Identify fluid type to be checked
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Incorrect identification of fluid
- 4. Gathering necessary supplies
- Manual handling injuries
- Eye injuries from splash hazard
- 5. Check the levels of fluid
- Burns from hot surfaces or fluids
- Spills leading to slip hazards
- 6. Documenting the process
- Repetitive strain injury
- Ergonomic issues
- 7. Fill if required
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Spill or leak
- 8. Dispose of excess fluid properly
- Inappropriate disposal leading to environmental contamination
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 9. Clean up work area
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- Manual handling injuries
- 10. Report any issues
- Failure to communicate risks
- Missed or incorrect information
- 11. Secure the area
- Unauthorised access
- 12. Return tools and equipment
- Lost or misplaced items
- Unsafe storage of tools/Equipment
- 13. Checking and replenishing stock as necessary
- Manual handling injuries
- Stock control issues
- 14. Scheduling next check
- Missed or delayed checks
- Errors in scheduling leading to machine failure
- 15. Review procedures and practices
- Outdated procedures
- Inadequate training and understanding of processes