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The Testing Braking Systems Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate workspace
- Incorrectly parked vehicle
- 2. Inspection
- Insufficient lighting
- Incorrect tool usage
- 3. Brake removal
- Risk of cuts or abrasions
- Exposure to brake dust
- 4. Brake disassembly
- Component failure
- Unexpected release of energy
- 5. Cleaning and Lubrication
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Slippery surfaces
- 6. Re-assembly
- Incorrect assembly
- Component failure
- 7. Brake installation
- Risk of pinching/crushing
- Component failure
- 8. Safety checks
- Missed faulty components
- Challenge of effectively recognizing risks
- 9. Road testing
- Traffic accident
- Brake failure
- Poor visibility
- 10. Reporting
- Miscommunication
- Inaccurate report
- 11. Maintenance
- Risk of falls
- Electrocution hazard
- 12. Disconnecting Tools
- Electrical shock
- Tripping over cords
- 13. Cleaning Up
- Slips due to wet floor
- Cuts from sharp objects
- 14. Documentation
- Loss of information
- Misreporting
- 15. Training
- Accidents due to lack of knowledge
- Fatigue
- 16. Incident Management
- Mismanagement of an incident
- Violation of WHS guidelines
- 17. Review and Audit
- Risks overlooked
- Non-compliance to procedures
- 18. Servicing Equipment
- Risk of burns
- Electrocution hazard
- 19. Hazard Identification
- Incomplete hazard identification
- Misinterpretation of hazard
- 20. Risk Assessment and Control
- Risks overlooked
- Inadequate risk control measures