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The Correct Placement Of Extension Cords Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Electrocution
- Tripping over loose cables
- 2. Positioning of extension cords
- Electric shock
- Cables becoming a tripping hazard
- 3. Inspection of extension cords
- Physical injury from damaged cord
- Electric shock
- 4. Plugging in the appliance
- Electric shock
- Fire from faulty wiring
- 5. Securely fixing the extension cord
- Tripping over loose cables
- Strain injury due to improper fixing
- 6. Regular maintenance of cords
- Fire due to faulty wiring
- Electrocution
- 7. Unplugging the appliance
- Electric shock
- Cuts or bruises if not handled properly
- 8. Storing the extension cords
- Damage if not stored properly
- potential fire risk
- 9. Reporting and recording any damage to cords
- Failure to report awareness of hazardous environment
- potential fire/ shock risk
- 10. Training employees on correct handling of extension cords
- Injury from lack of knowledge
- potential for mal-use leading to hazards
- 11. Consistent checking of environment
- Neglecting to notice changes
- ignoring signs of wear and tear
- 12. Cleaning up after use
- Slip/Trip hazards from uncleaned mess
- electric shock if cleaning around live cables
- 13. Proper disposal of damaged cords
- Injury from handling damaged cords
- electric shock
- 14. Emergency protocols in case of accidents
- Panic during accidents
- improper handling of emergency situations
- 15. Reflection and continual improvement
- Overlooking potential new hazards
- complacency in current safety measures
- 16. Replacement of old/damaged cords
- Risk of using aged cords
- fire risk from damaged cords
- 17. Ensuring all tools are unplugged before leaving work environment
- Electric shock from forgotten devices
- expanded energy wastage
- 18. Regular updating of training/protocols to reflect any changes in industry practices
- Injury due to out-of-date knowledge
- injury caused by poor training methods
- 19. Developing a culture of safety within the workplace
- Complacency towards safety measures
- miscommunication about protocols
- 20. Reviewing and revaluing processes often
- Lack of update on safety measures
- negligence in implementing changes