Risk Management Approach to Maintenance & Servicing

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION	SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN ASSESSING RISKS	EXAMPLE OF CONTROL MEASURES
Working environment and conditions
	Falls from height during repairs, maintenance and servicing	Ensure all walking surfaces are cleaned of spilt oils, fuels and any other liquid substances before servicing or maintenance. Debris and tools / spare parts are clear of walking areas for maintenance. Machine parked on level ground for stability during maintenance. Ensure all steps, hand-rails & platforms are in place. Use a harness when working above two metres. Rather than climb clumsily onto the machinery; use a ladder.
	Slips ,trips strains and falls getting in and out of machinery	The operator or maintenance personnel should always use three points of contact entering and exiting machinery. Two handed grip hold of hand rails and, one foot on a step or, two feet on the steps and one handed grip hold of a hand rail. Enter facing the steps and hand rails. Also exit facing the steps and hand rails
	Stability of plant and maintenance vehicle	Ensure ground is level and firm. Ensure stability of machinery and maintenance vehicle.
	Visibility and lighting	There should be adequate lighting for all work locations at all hours of work.
Exhaust system
	Hot components	When working around HOT components, be aware of their location in the engine bay. Ensure you wear the appropriate PPE e.g. safety glasses, good quality gloves and safety boots for all the HOT components.