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Risk Assessment Checklist for Service Technician
The following assessment MUST be made before carrying out servicing, repair work or installations:
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Make sure the work area of adequate size, suitably lit and at a reasonable temperature.
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The floor surfaces must be free from clutter, unevenness and non-slip.
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Use good engineering and manual handling practices to keep risk of injury at its lowest level.
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Tools and equipment must be kept in good condition.
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Wear protective clothing and eye protection where necessary.
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You should be adequately trained to perform the task.
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Do not manually lift items that could cause personal injury, that is, too heavy, hot or sharp.
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You must comply with all local site safety rules, report any incident or accident to the site safety
supervisor or equivalent. Use the ArjoHuntleigh reporting procedure.
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If necessary use hard surface wipes (alcohol impregnated) to decontaminate a machine before
carrying out any work.
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Load tests must only be applied as instructed in the relevant procedure.
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If it is necessary to work from a platform (i.e. scaffold, ladders etc.) to perform a service or installation
task make sure the platform is secure and suitable for the task.
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Do not perform maintenance tasks on equipment with ‘live’ electrical connections unless absolutely
necessary.
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Isolate the power supply before removing plugs, sockets or disconnecting cables.
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Be alert at all times to the dangers of working on electrical equipment that operates on mains supply
voltage. Where possible, visually inspect electrical cables and plugs etc. for damage or deterioration
before working on equipment.
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Dispose of all waste in appropriate containers.
WARNING: Service must be carried out by qualified personnel, using correct tools and with a
knowledge of procedures. Failure to meet these requirements could result in personal injuries
and/or unsafe equipment.
WARNING: IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ArjoHuntleigh REPRESENTATIVE. DO NOT
TAKE UNNECESSARY RISKS.
NOTE: The above wipes should be of the type that has proven bactericidal action for disinfecting
hard surfaces against MRSA & E.COLI.
DANGER – Electrical Shock can kill.
