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The Working Near Exposed Live Wiring Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Insufficient training
- 2. Area Clearance
- Blocked exits
- tripping hazards
- 3. Testing Equipment
- Electric shock
- Burns from hot equipment
- 4. Safety Equipment Check
- Incorrect or damaged safety gear
- Eye injuries
- 5. Power Off Procedure
- Contact with live wires
- Unexpected energising
- 6. Wire Identification
- Misidentification of wires
- Electric shock
- 7. Isolation
- Inadequate isolation
- Electric shock
- 8. Tagging Out
- Unauthorized removal of tags
- Miscommunication
- 9. Working on Wiring
- Cutting/piercing injury
- Electric shock
- 10. Inspecting Wires
- Poor lighting
- Missed wire damage
- 11. Cleaning Up
- Improper disposal of waste
- Unsecured wires
- 12. De-energise and Lockout
- Incorrect lockout
- Accidental energising
- 13. Removing Locks and Tags
- Premature removal
- Mistaken identity of circuits
- 14. Re-testing of Wires
- Incorrect testing methods
- Faulty equipment
- 15. Re-energising of Wires
- Sudden electrical surges
- Improper handling of equipment
- 16. Final Check
- Overlooked wiring errors
- Improper documentation
- 17. Disposal of Waste Materials
- Incorrect disposal
- Hazardous waste exposure
- 18. Review of Work Area
- Missed hazards
- complacency
- 19. Post-work Briefing
- Miscommunication
- Lack of understanding
- 20. Documentation and Reporting
- Incorrect reporting
- Missed details