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The Falling From Steps Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over objects
- Incorrect manual handling
- 2. Inspection
- Falling from heights
- Slippery surfaces
- 3. Step Setup
- Incorrect step placement
- Loose steps or rails
- 4. Climbing Steps
- Overreach
- Loss of balance
- 5. Working From Steps
- Poor postures
- Falling objects
- 6. Descending Steps
- Loss of balance
- Overstepping
- 7. Dismantling Steps
- Incorrect manual handling
- Drop fall hazard
- 8. Clean Up
- Trips and falls
- Incorrect disposal methods
- 9. Maintenance Checks
- Falls from height
- Electric shock
- 10. Storage Of Steps
- Crushing injuries
- Poor storage practices
- 11. Transportation of Steps
- Falling loads
- Dropping hazards
- 12. Installation of Rails
- Sharp ends causing puncture wounds
- rails collapsing
- 13. Safety Equipment Use
- Failure to use correctly
- defective equipment
- 14. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate training
- Panic in emergency situation
- 15. Reporting and Documentation
- Record keeping errors
- Lack of communication