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The Use Of Electrical Tools In Wet Conditions Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor lighting
- Uneven or wet ground
- 2. Inspecting Equipment
- Faulty equipment
- Lack of knowledge on how to check items
- 3. Plugging Tool Into Outlet
- Water near outlet
- Frayed cable
- 4. Use Of Electrical Tool
- Incorrect tool used
- Inadequate PPE
- 5. Storage Of Tools When Not in Use
- Inclement weather causing dampness
- Tools not stored correctly inflicting injury
- 6. Handling Of Tools
- Injury due to improper handling
- Slipping due to wet conditions
- 7. Moving Around The Wet Area
- Risk of slipping and falling
- Risk of electric shock if tool is still plugged in
- 8. Unplugging And Packing Away Tools
- Risk of electric shock
- Improper handling leading to injury
- 9. Checking Tools Post-Use
- Not noticing damage to tools
- Incorrect assessment of tool's safety
- 10.Cleaning Up Workplace
- Slips and falls
- Misplacing tools
- 11.Maintenance Of Tools
- Damage during maintenance
- Unsuitable work area
- 12.Disposal Of Defective/Worn Out Tools
- Mishandling
- Disposal in wrong place leading to accidents
- 13.Conducting Regular Inspections
- Overlooking potential hazards
- Inaccurate documentation
- 14.Training Of Workers
- Inadequate training
- Absenteeism during training sessions
- 15.Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate first aid kit
- Lack of knowledge on who to contact in an emergency