Maintenance Activity Planning Flashcard

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Why is planning important before starting a maintenance activity within the workplace?

Back

Identify potential hazards, ensure the correct tools and materials are available, and allows for the coordination of tasks, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring efficient completion of the work.

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What role do permits to work have within planning a maintenance activity within the workplace?

Back

Only authorised and trained people can perform maintenance

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What role do Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have within planning a maintenance activity within the workplace?

Back

SOPs provide clear step by step instructions ensuring the task is performed consistently and safely.

Front

What is a procedure for returning the work area back to a safe state?

Back

Clean up any spills or debris left from maintenance activities.

Front

What is a procedure for returning the work area to a safe state?

Back

Ensure all tools and equipment are safely stored or returned to their proper location.

Front

What is a procedure for returning the work area back to a state that is safe for use?

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Perform a final inspection to check that all safety guards, locks, and systems are back in place.

Front

Action required in the event of an accidental spillage:

• Contain the spill
• Slide around on it
• Walk away and let someone else find it
• Continue working and deal with it later

Back

Contain the spill

Front

Action required in the event of an accidental spillage?

Back

Use absorbent material to clean it up

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Action required in the event of an accidental spillage?

Back

Dispose of the waste according to hazardous material disposal procedures