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The Checking Brake Cables For Wear And Tear Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect tool usage
- Lack of understanding of procedure
- 2. Pre-start Inspection
- Poor visibility
- Inadequate safety gear
- Broken equipment
- 3. Check Brake Cables Condition
- Manual handling injuries
- Exposure to rust or metal fragments
- 4. Cable Removal
- High tension in brake cables
- Razor sharp cables
- 5. Inspection of Removed Cables
- Sharp edges
- Coiled tension springs
- 6. Clean Dirt and Grime From Brakes
- Chemical exposure
- Eye injury from dust and particles
- 7. Replacement of Worn Out Cables
- Incorrect cable installation
- Over-tensioning of brake cable
- 8. Post Replacement Inspection
- Improperly connected cables
- Frayed ends on new cables
- 9. Testing of Brake Operation
- Excessive friction heat
- Failure of braking system
- 10. Cleaning Up Work Area
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Injury by leftover tools
- 11. Final Check and Reporting
- Incorrect documentation
- Miscommunication
- 12. Disposal of Worn Cables
- Environmental harm
- Injury due to improper disposal
- 13. Equipment Maintenance Checks
- Faulty equipment
- Lack of regular maintenance checks
- 14. Safety Gear Check
- Ill-fitting gear
- Wear and tear of safety gear
- 15. Toolbox Meeting
- Inadequate knowledge sharing
- Misunderstandings of safety protocols
- 16. Site-specific Hazards Assessed
- Unidentified hazards
- Accidents due to unpredicted hazards
- 17. Work Sign-off
- Incomplete records
- Lack of accountability
- 18. Follow-up Checks
- Unscheduled revisions
- Omission of faults during the early stages
- 19. Regular Maintenance Scheduling
- Maintenance neglect
- Prolonged exposure to potential excessive wear and tear
- 20. Safety Training Refresher
- Complacency in workers
- Ignorance of standard procedures