Servicing Water Pumps Risk Assessment

1. Preparation:
   • None
2. Turn off power:
   • Electrical hazard: Risk of electrical shock or electrocution from coming into contact with live electrical components.
3. Drain the system:
   • Physical hazard: Risk of cuts or punctures from sharp edges or components.
   • Chemical hazard: Risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals if the water contains harmful substances.
4. Inspection:
   • Physical hazard: Risk of cuts or punctures from sharp edges or components.
   • Electrical hazard: Risk of electrical shock or electrocution from coming into contact with live electrical components.
5. Cleaning:
   • Physical hazard: Risk of cuts or punctures from sharp edges or components.
   • Chemical hazard: Risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals if the cleaning solution contains harmful substances.
6. Repairing:
   • Physical hazard: Risk of cuts or punctures from sharp edges or components.
   • Electrical hazard: Risk of electrical shock or electrocution from coming into contact with live electrical components.
7. Testing:
   • Electrical hazard: Risk of electrical shock or electrocution from coming into contact with live electrical components.
8. Maintenance:
   • None

• Physical hazards:
  1. Before lifting or moving heavy equipment or parts:
     • Ensure proper lifting techniques and use of equipment such as cranes or hoists to avoid strains or sprains
     • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, hard hats, and safety glasses as necessary
  2. During inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment and cords:
     • Ensure that electrical equipment and cords are in good condition and properly grounded
  3. When handling or storing chemicals:
     • Store and handle chemicals properly, following the manufacturer’s instructions and local regulations
     • Label hazardous substances and keep them out of reach of children
• Biological hazards:
  1. When handling or disposing of potentially infectious materials:
     • Wear gloves and other appropriate PPE
  2. During cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces:
     • Regularly clean and sanitize surfaces that may come into contact with biological hazards
  3. When storing and disposing of biomedical waste:
     • Properly store and dispose of biomedical waste, following local regulations
• Chemical hazards:
  1. Before handling chemicals:
     • Familiarize yourself with the safety data sheets (SDS) for all chemicals used in the pump system
  2. During storage and handling of chemicals:
     • Store chemicals in a designated area, away from sources of ignition and in properly labeled containers
     • Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, respirators, and eye protection when handling chemicals
  3. In case of a chemical spill:
     • Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
• Fire hazards:
  1. During inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment and wiring:
     • Ensure that all electrical equipment and wiring is properly maintained and grounded
  2. During regular inspections of the pump system:
     • Keep fire extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment readily available
     • Regularly inspect the pump system for potential fire hazards and take appropriate action to eliminate them
• Ergonomic hazards:
  1. During repetitive tasks:
     • Use ergonomically designed tools and equipment to reduce the risk of injury
     • Take regular breaks and stretch to avoid repetitive motion injuries and fatigue
  2. When setting up the work environment:
     • Properly adjust the height and angle of the work surface to reduce strain on the back and neck
• Noise hazards:
  1. During work in noisy areas:
     • Use hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs
  2. During maintenance of equipment:
     • Ensure that equipment is properly maintained to reduce noise levels
  3. During regular monitoring of noise levels:
     • Regularly monitor noise levels and take appropriate action to reduce them.

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