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The Disconnecting Old Gas Appliances Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unexpected start-up of equipment
- Potential gas leakage
- 2. Check Workplace Environment
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Incorrect handling techniques
- 3. Secure Area
- Unauthorised access
- Hazardous equipment exposure
- 4. Disconnect Gas Supply
- Gas leak
- Fire/explosion
- 5. Isolate Electrical Supply
- Electric shock
- Fire
- 6. Remove Old Appliance
- Lifting heavy objects
- Cut/Puncture
- 7. Check for Remaining Gas
- Inhalation of gas
- Explosion
- 8. Secure Disconnected Lines
- Gas leaks
- Tripping hazard
- 9. Dispose of Old Appliance
- Environmental hazards
- Manual handling injuries
- 10. Cleaning Work Area
- Slip
- trip
- and fall hazards
- Chemical exposure
- 11. Inspecting Work Area
- Missed hazardous materials or conditions
- Tripping over left objects
- 12. Safe Re-entry
- Unauthorized access
- Equipment activation
- 13. Documenting Procedure
- Inaccurate record-keeping
- Miscommunication
- 14. Final Check
- Leftover hazardous materials
- Equipment malfunction
- 15. Close-out Meeting
- Misunderstanding safety procedure
- Lack of awareness in potential risks