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The Disconnecting And Reconnecting Industrial Batteries Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper PPE
- Unstable work environment
- 2. Identifying Isolation Points
- Inadequate information
- Human error
- 3. Isolation and Lockout
- Electrical shock
- Unexpected equipment operation
- 4. Verifying De-Energisation
- Tester failure
- Human error
- 5. Begin Disconnection Procedure
- Poor visibility
- Incorrect tools used
- 6. Removal of Battery Cables
- Electric shock
- Chemical burn from battery spills
- 7. Lifting of Battery
- Manual handling injury
- Dropping heavy objects
- 8. Battery Transport to Safe Location
- Risk of collision
- Spill of battery acid
- 9. Inspecting Old Battery Position
- Slip
- trips
- falls
- Unsecured cables
- 10. Receive New Battery Delivery
- Injury during unloading
- Incorrectly designed batteries received
- 11. Installation of New Battery
- Incorrect installation
- Manual handling injuries
- 12. Reconnection of Battery Cables
- Incorrect procedure followed
- Electric shock
- 13. Remove Isolation and Lockout
- Premature energisation
- Failure to follow procedure
- 14. Equipment Testing
- Faulty equipment
- Tester failure
- 15. Final Review and Sign Off
- Incorrect paperwork completed
- Not understanding procedure
- 16. Notify Staff of Completed Work
- Miscommunication
- Non-compliance with procedure
- 17. Daily Monitoring and Maintenance
- Failure to identify problem
- Ignoring minor issues leading to major ones
- 18. Disposal of Old Battery
- Environmental contamination
- Chemical burn from battery spills
- 19. End of Shift Review
- Fatigue
- Human error
- 20. Reporting and Documenting Work Done
- Missing information
- Miscommunication