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The Heavy Traffic Navigation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Traffic accidents
- Exhaust fumes exposure
- 2. Route planning
- Wrong route selection
- Inclement weather impact
- 3. Traffic Observation
- Obstructed views
- Fatigue from high concentration
- 4. Vehicle Check
- Vehicle wear and tear
- Incorrect tyre pressure
- 5. Load Securing
- Unsecure load
- Insufficient strapping
- 6. Departure
- Speeding behaviour
- Inattentive driving
- 7. Fuel refill
- Fuel spills
- Fire hazard
- 8. Rest breaks
- Insufficient rest leading to fatigue
- Car park accidents
- 9. Navigation on Highways
- Incorrect Lane usage
- Tailgating
- 10. City Driving
- Aggressive drivers
- Pedestrian safety
- 11. Night Driving
- Reduced visibility
- Wildlife crossing road
- 12. Arriving at Destination
- Unsafe unloading areas
- Reversing vehicle risks
- 13. Unloading activity
- Falling objects
- Inadequate manual handling
- 14. Return Journey
- Fatigue due to long hours
- Varied traffic conditions
- 15. Vehicle Clean and Park
- Chemical exposure from cleaning agents
- Slips or falls
- 16. Documentation
- Inadequate record-keeping
- Miscommunication
- 17. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge on handling emergencies
- Panic situations
- 18. Hazard Communication and Training
- Insufficient hazard signage
- Inadequate worker training
- 19. Inspections and Audits
- Poor adherence to auditing protocols
- Inconsistent inspection results
- 20. Incident Reporting
- Inconsistent reporting
- Fear of reporting