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The Hoisting Construction Material Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect manual handling
- Unsecure work area
- 2. Safety Briefing
- Missed safety briefing
- Miscommunication of safety procedures
- 3. Equipment Check
- Faulty hoisting equipment
- Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 4. Hoisting Setup
- Failing to secure hoist properly
- Improper balance of load
- 5. Load Attachment
- Unstable attachment of load
- Improper PPE usage
- 6. Lifting Process
- Uneven lifting speed
- Improper communication during lifting
- 7. Transit
- Load swing
- Workers in drop zone under moving load
- 8. Lowering Load
- Sudden lowering
- Uncontrolled descent speed
- 9. Load Release
- Incorrect unhooking procedure
- Premature load release
- 10. Hoist Dismantling
- Faulty equipment causing injuries
- Incorrect dismantle procedure
- 11. Material Storage
- Incorrect stacking
- Poorly located material storage
- 12. Waste Disposal
- Mishandling disposal
- Hazardous waste
- 13. Site Clean Up
- Slip and trip hazards
- Incorrect handling of tools and equipment
- 14. Finish Work and Review
- Failure to report issues
- Missing inspection of equipment
- 15. Sign off
- Lack of documentation
- Incorrect report completion