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The Faulty Or Lack Of Guard Railing Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Exposed edge
- Inadequate materials
- 2. Assessment of Site
- Unstable ground conditions
- Improper/No barricade at work site
- 3. Gathering Materials
- Hand injury from sharp objects
- Tripping over materials
- 4. Construction of Guard Rails
- Falls from heights
- Improper handling of materials
- No ear/eye protection
- 5. Inspection of Guard Rails
- Faulty equipment
- Inadequate inspection training
- 6. Installation Process
- Incorrect installation
- Manual handling injuries
- 7. Post-Installation Check
- Unsecured Railings
- Missing parts
- 8. Regular Checks & Maintenance
- Lack of maintenance
- Wear & tear
- 9. Making Repairs
- Improvised solutions
- Inadequate repair training
- 10. Replacement of Guard Rails
- Manual handling injuries
- Use of incorrect replacement parts
- 11. Dismantling Process
- Falls from heights
- Material strikes/hits
- 12. Disposal of Old Rails
- Sharp edges
- Heavy item lifting
- 13. De-briefing of Job
- Inadequate knowledge on the job
- Foreign object in the eye
- 14. Routine Inspections
- Loose railings
- Corroded parts
- 15. Emergency Procedures
- Slow response time
- Lack of safety training
- 16. Training on Rail Safety
- Inadequate training
- Lack of regular refresher courses
- 17. Site Clean-Up
- Tripping hazards
- Exposed nails or sharp items
- 18. Tool Maintenance
- Use of damaged tools
- Not wearing PPE
- 19. Record Keeping
- Incorrect documentation
- No-step completion proof
- 20. Final Inspection
- Missed defects
- Unsecured railings