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The Hooking Up A Vehicle For Towing Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Inadequate training
- 2. Vehicle Inspection
- Chemical exposure
- Injury from moving parts
- 3. Positioning the Tow Hook
- Caught in/between objects
- Musculoskeletal disorders from lifting
- 4. Attaching Tow Strap
- Struck by moving objects
- Incorrect attachment procedures
- 5. Double-Check Secure Attachment
- Failure of equipment or gear
- Missed strap connection
- 6. Driver Communication
- Misinterpretation of signals
- Lack of communication
- 7. Start Towing Process
- Vehicle movement
- Connection break
- 8. Monitor Towing Process
- Surrounding environment
- Process not monitored properly
- 9. Unhooking Vehicle
- Miscommunication
- Pinch points
- 10. Post-Towing Checks
- Neglected inspection
- Faulty brake lights/indicators
- 11. Record Keeping and Reporting
- Incomplete documents
- Missing injury reports
- 12. Cleaning Up Area
- Exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals
- Slips and trips from cleaning residue
- 13. Equipment Storage
- Misplacement of equipment leading to trip hazards
- 14. Regular Equipment Maintenance
- Neglected maintenance leading to equipment failure
- 15. Training and Assessment
- Misunderstanding job requirements
- Overconfidence
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Insufficient emergency preparation
- Delay in response
- 17. Periodic Inspection and Testing
- Missed schedule
- Wear and tear unnoticed
- 18. Incident Investigation
- Delay in incident management
- Inadequate investigation
- 19. Response to Alteration at Worksite
- Ignorance of worksite changes
- Unexpressed concerns
- 20. Safety Meetings and Training
- Inadequate safety awareness
- Noncompliance with safety procedures