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The Driving Long Distances Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Lack of planning
- inadequate route knowledge
- 2. Vehicle Inspection
- Mechanical failure
- tyre blowout
- 3. Fuel Check
- Running out of fuel
- spillage
- 4. Load Securing
- Load shifting
- improper securing techniques
- 5. Driver Fitness
- Fatigue
- medical conditions
- 6. Weather Assessment
- Poor visibility
- slippery roads
- 7. Travel Itinerary
- Unfamiliar routes
- time pressure
- 8. Communication Check
- Dead zones
- lack of contact with dispatch
- 9. Emergency Kit Check
- Incomplete kit
- expired supplies
- 10. Departure
- Local traffic
- congestion
- 11. Regular Breaks
- Driving fatigue
- RSI (repetitive strain injuries)
- 12. Speed Management
- Over-speeding
- adherence to road conditions
- 13. Navigation Use
- GPS malfunction
- incorrect directions
- 14. Night Driving
- Reduced visibility
- increased wildlife activities
- 15. Adverse Driving Conditions
- Rain
- fog
- high winds
- 16. Refuelling During Trip
- Fire hazard
- fuel spillage
- 17. Rest Area Utilisation
- Unsanitary conditions
- personal safety
- 18. Traffic Rules Compliance
- Legal penalties
- accidents
- 19. Arrival
- Complex parking
- local hazards
- 20. Post-Trip Inspection
- Missed mechanical issues
- documentation errors