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The Driving Log Loaders Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slipping
- Tripping on loose material
- Handling heavy equipment
- 2. Checks and Inspections
- Failure to identify defects or damage
- Using faulty equipment
- 3. Operating Log Loader
- Falling logs
- Collision
- 4. Manual Lifting
- Muscle strain
- Back injury due to improper lifting techniques
- 5. Loading and Unloading Logs
- Falling objects
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 6. Maintenance tasks
- Hand injuries
- Electrocution
- 7. Training for new employees
- Inadequate training leading to accidents
- 8. Use of Hydraulic System
- Oil Leaks
- high-pressure hazards
- 9. Working in adverse weather conditions
- Slipping
- Poor visibility leading to accidents
- 10. Shift Work
- Fatigue
- Reduced attention span
- 11. Emergency procedures
- Improper knowledge of emergency procedures
- Panic during emergencies
- 12. Noise control
- Noise induced hearing loss
- Communication difficulties leading to accidents
- 13. PPE Usage
- Failure to use PPE
- Improper PPE
- 14. Driving on rough terrains
- Losing control
- Rollovers
- 15. Servicing Equipment Service
- Electrocution
- Injuries from tools
- 16. Job Completion
- Improper securing of logs
- Equipment left unattended
- 17. Monitoring and review of work conditions
- Failure to identify new hazards
- neglecting changes in workplace condition
- 18. Break periods
- Fatigue from overworking
- Dehydration
- 19. Use of automated systems
- Malfunction leading to accidents
- lack of manual override
- 20. End of Work Day Procedures
- Improper shutdown procedures
- Failure to store equipment properly