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The Hoisting Services Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- improper lifting techniques
- equipment failure
- 2. Equipment inspection
- Neglected maintenance
- defective tools or equipment
- 3. Site setup
- Inadequate groundwork
- falling objects
- inadequate space
- 4. Hoisting process initiation
- Faulty hoist operation
- falling objects from hoist
- 5. Load attachment
- Incorrect load balance
- inadequate weight distribution
- 6. Hoisting of the load
- Human error
- mechanical fault during hoisting
- 7. Transit and positioning
- Sudden movement
- miscommunication between team members
- 8. Load detachment
- Failure to secure loads when detaching
- human error during unloading
- 9. Maintenance checks
- Missed damage during inspection
- use of outdated inspection procedures
- 10. Dismantling and packing up
- Inadequate safety during dismantling
- failure to clear work area
- 11. Incident reporting
- Inaccurate reporting
- delays in reporting
- missed incidents
- 12. Debriefing
- Miscommunication
- neglecting recording of errors made and close calls
- 13. Follow-up actions
- Negligence towards required follow-ups such as inspections
- 14. Repeat Work Instructions
- Overlooking safety rules
- rushing through instructions
- 15. Disposal and sanitation
- Unsafe disposal of waste
- lack of proper sanitation
- 16. Evacuation plan brief
- Lack of safety knowledge
- communication barriers
- 17. Equipment handling tutorial
- Ignorance to the equipment's needs
- misuse of equipment
- 18. Safety rehearsals
- Ineffective safety training
- impromptu mishaps
- 19. Regular Hoist checks
- Ignoring regular maintenance
- wear and tear of hoisting equipment
- 20. Health monitoring
- Ignoring health signs
- neglecting personal hygiene