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The Service Hydraulic Brakes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Incorrect use of tools
- 2. Checking Hydraulic Fluid Levels
- Chemical exposure
- Slippery surfaces
- 3. Removing Old Brake Fluid
- Chemical exposure
- Eye injury
- 4. Cleaning Brake Parts
- Chemical exposure
- Cuts/abrasions
- 5. Replacing Brake Pads
- Incorrect installation
- Repetitive motions
- 6. Bleeding Brake Lines
- Chemical exposure
- Pressurised systems hazard
- 7. Testing Brakes Function
- High speed operation
- Noise exposure
- 8. Inspecting for Leaks
- Eye injury
- Chemical exposure
- 9. Proper Disposal of Old Fluid
- Chemical exposure
- Environmental harm
- 10. Cleaning Work Area
- Slips
- trips
- falls
- Chemical exposure
- 11. Documenting Work Performed
- Repetitive motions
- Poor posture
- 12. Storing Equipment
- Heaving lifting
- Incorrect storage methods
- 13. Disposal of Waste Material
- Improper handling of waste
- Biological hazards
- 14. Finishing and Reviewing Job
- Fatigue
- Overlooked steps
- 15. Reporting Any Incidents or Issues
- Fear of retribution
- Inadequate documentation methods
- 16. Emergency Response Preparedness
- Injury from emergency situations
- Insufficient training
- 17. Equipment Maintenance Check
- Can cause additional damage
- Inadequate skills or knowledge
- 18. Regular Safety Training and Refresher Courses
- Outdated knowledge
- Non-compliance to training
- 19. Personal Protective Equipment Compliance Review
- Inadequate fit or damaged PPE
- Non-compliance to procedures
- 20. Safety Monitoring & Improvement Feedback Loop
- Non-reporting of hazards
- Complacency