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. 2022 Jan 28;15(3-4):1361–1382. doi: 10.1007/s12063-021-00248-2

Table 3.

Valve Removal Process

Activity Energy flow Target Controls and barriers
Fetch cylinder from stock Cylinder Staff (lesion) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fetch cylinder from stock Staff Valve (damage) Absence of barriers and controls
Positioning the cylinder in the vise Vise for cylinder valving process and extender Staff (lesion) PPE
Positioning the cylinder in the vise Vise for the valving process the cylinder Valve (damage) Maintenance and Training
Removal of the handle Incorrect handling of the screwdriver Handle/valve(damage) Absence of barriers and controls
Loosening the valve Incorrect handling of the wrench Staff (lesion) PPE and training
Loosening the valve Incorrect handling of the wrench Valve (damage) Absence of barriers and controls
Handle installation Incorrect handling of the screwdriver Handle/valve(damage) Absence of barriers and controls
Loosening of the vise Vise for cylinder valving process and extender Staff (lesion) PPE and training
Cylinder return to stock Cylinder Staff (lesion) PPE
Cylinder return to stock Staff Valve (damage) Absence of barriers and controls

Source: Own elaboration