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The Being Caught Between Reversing Vehicles And Fixed Structure Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate safety equipment
- Lack of vehicle maintenance
- 2. Reversing the Vehicle
- Poor visibility
- Mechanical failure
- 3. Near Fixed Structure
- Miscalculation of distance
- Slippery surfaces
- 4. Loading/Unloading Items
- Heavy lifting
- Inadequate manual handling methods
- 5. Exiting the Vehicle
- Falls from Vehicle
- Trip hazards
- 6. Post-operation Checks
- Neglect in inspection
- Failure to report damage or faults
- 7. Maintaining Clear Route
- Inadequate lighting
- Obstructions in the reversing area
- 8. Use of Spotters
- Miscommunication
- Distraction of spotter
- 9. Wearing Appropriate PPE
- Incomplete PPE
- Improper use of PPE
- 10. Restricting Unauthorised Access
- Failure to establish exclusion zone
- Non-adherence to site protocols
- 11. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate training
- Lack of Emergency escape route
- 12. Regular Training
- Inadequate knowledge on operation
- Fail to adhere to safety instructions
- 13. Equipment Storage
- Poorly stacked equipment
- Inadequate storage area
- 14. Maintenance and Servicing
- Non-serviced equipment
- Bypassed safeguard devices
- 15. Regular Breaks
- Fatigue
- Loss of concentration due to extended work
- 16. Clearance and Clean-up
- Non-removal of debris
- Trip hazards
- 17. Vehicle Turn Off and Parking
- Incorrect parking brake application
- Inadequate vehicle immobilisation
- 18. Documentation and Reporting
- Failure to document incidents
- Non-compliance to reporting protocol
- 19. Regular Site Inspections
- Inadequate assessment of changing conditions
- Neglect for routine checks
- 20. End Day Checks
- Failure to secure site
- Leaving equipment unattended