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The Conduct Repairs On Equipment With Internal Combustion Engines Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper lifting techniques
- Exposure to harmful substances (such as petrol
- diesel or gas)
- 2. Performing Inspection
- Exposure to loud noise
- Pinch points from machinery and equipment
- 3. Shutdown Procedures
- Hot surfaces causing burns
- Inhalation of exhaust fumes
- 4. Corrective Actions
- Slippery surfaces
- Improper use of tools
- 5. Maintenance Checks
- Exposure to oil fumes
- Fire hazard from malfunctioning petrol or gas systems
- 6. Startup Procedure
- Wrong operation of controls
- Loud engine noise
- 7. Normal Operation
- Combustion risks from fuels
- Overheating of engine potentially causing burns
- 8. Special (non-routine) Operations
- Exposure to unexpected sudden movements
- Mishandling of machinery parts or tools
- 9. Troubleshooting
- Risk of explosion if flammable liquids/gases are poorly handled in the process
- Electrocution risk due to poor isolation
- 10. Dealing With Unexpected Events
- Machinery or equipment malfunctions causing injury
- Panic leading to further incidents
- 11. Cleaning up Process
- Exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals
- Slips or falls due to wet or greasy surfaces
- 12. Disposal
- Risks associated with improper disposal of waste materials like oils
- Used fuel or other wastes
- 13. Wear and Tear Check
- Risk of rust shards/fragments causing injury
- Degraded material or parts creating an unsafe working condition
- 14. Frequent Emergency Drills
- Unfamiliarity with emergency procedures
- Panic in emergency situations
- 15. Regular Training and Refresher Courses
- Inadequate knowledge can lead to mishandling of equipment/ machinery
- Lower risk awareness leading to accidents
- 16. Repair Activities
- Improperly insulated or grounded equipment increase electrocution risks
- Equipment falling over during repair
- 17. Servicing Engine
- Exposure to heat
- Fire risk due to spark/flame near combustible materials
- 18. Testing/Tuning Engine
- Risks from flying debris during testing
- Loud noise exposure/hazards
- 19. Storage Procedure
- Improper lifting techniques
- Exposure to harmful substances through poorly stored materials
- 20. Reporting and Recording Procedure
- Miscommunication due to incomplete information
- Misinterpretation of recorded data leading to poor decision making