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The Working On Live Wiring Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards from equipment
- Electric shock from unused machines
- 2. Switch off Mains
- Unexpected machine activation
- Electric shock
- 3. Isolate Circuit
- Incorrect isolation
- Electric shock
- 4. Check Live Wires
- Not wearing PPE correctly
- Exposure to live current
- 5. Disconnecting Wiring
- Electrical burns/shocks
- Accidental release of cables
- 6. Prepare New Wiring
- Cuts from wire stripping
- Eye injuries from metal wire pieces
- 7. Connect New Wiring
- Accidental crossing of wires
- Electric shocks
- 8. Re-inspection of connections
- Overlooking faulty connection
- Open circuit
- 9. Switch On Mains
- Sudden machine activation
- Electrical shock
- 10. Test Operation
- Failure of machine
- Electrical short circuit
- 11. Secure Setup
- Tripping over unfinished work
- Incomplete electrical cover
- 12. Cleanup and Disposal
- Risk of shock from residual charge in discarded parts
- Cuts from handling sharp objects