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The Switchyard Activities Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect PPE
- Inadequate site survey beforehand
- 2. Site Inspection
- Trips and Falls
- Electrical Hazards
- 3. Pre-operation briefing
- Miscommunication
- Lack of focus/attention
- 4. Equipment Installation
- Electrocution
- Tools Falling from Height
- 5. Testing & Commissioning
- Incorrect procedure followed
- Unqualified personnel handling
- 6. Switch operation
- Electric shock
- Faulty switch
- 7. Maintenance Services
- Electrical Hazards
- improper tool usage
- Hazardous substances
- 8. Emergency Procedures Training
- Miscommunication
- Lack of attention
- Not understanding instructions
- 9. Dismantle & Clean-up
- Trip hazards
- Cuts/Bruises
- Toxic exposure
- 10. Incident Reporting & Review
- Non-reporting of incidents
- Incorrect info given
- 11. Disposal & Waste Management
- Hazardous waste exposure
- Incorrect disposal procedure
- 12. Transport and Storage of Equipment
- Incorrect manual handling
- Equipment damage/falling
- 13. Equipment Handover & Review
- Inaccurate reporting
- Damage in transit
- 14. Safe work method statement (SWMS) review
- Non-compliance with policy
- Miscommunication about procedure changes
- 15. Post-operation briefing
- Lack of attention/focus
- Miscommunication
- 16. Site Security
- Unauthorised access
- Theft
- Vandalism
- 17. Documentation & Record Keeping
- Misfiling/loss of documents
- Incorrect information recorded
- 18. Post implementation audit and review
- Non-compliance identified
- Errors in auditing process
- 19. Feedback & Continual Improvement
- Resistance to change
- Non-implementation of suggestions
- 20. Closure & Demobilisation
- Poor scheduling
- Material wastage