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The Transmission Fluid Change Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1.Preparation
- Incorrect work area setup
- Insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2.Vehicle Ready
- Vehicle instability
- Unpredictable vehicle movement
- 3.Locate Drain Plug
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Strain or injury from uncomfortable position
- 4.Removing the Drain Plug
- Contact with hot surfaces
- Spillage of transmission fluid
- 5.Draining Transmission Fluid
- Skin contact with harmful chemicals
- Inhaling harmful fumes
- 6. Replacing the Drain Plug
- Cross threading
- Over-tightening leading to stripping threads
- 7.Filling With New Fluid
- Inadequate ventilation causing fume build-up
- Incorrect handling of fluids
- 8.Checking Fluid Level
- Repeated bending and stretching
- Exposure to high heat from engine
- 9.Test Drive
- Accidents due to mechanical failure
- Unexpected vehicle movement
- 10.Clean Up
- Trips and falls from cluttered work area
- Cuts and abrasions from tools and equipment
- 11.Documentation and Reporting
- Eye strain from computer screens
- Repetitive stress injuries
- 12.Disposal of Old Fluid
- Improper handling of hazardous waste
- Environmental pollution
- 13.Tools and Equipment Storage
- Strains and sprains from improper lifting techniques
- Trips and falls
- 14.Emergency Procedures Training
- Lack of knowledge leading to incorrect action
- Increased panic and confusion
- 15.Regular Maintenance and Inspection
- Injuries from faulty tools
- Unexpected equipment failure
- 16.Final Checks
- Omission of necessary procedures
- Incomplete service affecting vehicle performance
- 17.Customer Handover
- Missed communication causing dissatisfaction
- Possible accidents post-service due to incomplete checks
- 18.Review and Update SWMS
- Lack of current knowledge
- Misunderstanding or miscommunication
- 19.Workplace Inspection
- Unidentified hazards
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- 20.Continuous Training and Education
- Untrained staff causing potential risks
- Lack of knowledge on recent safety measures