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The Implementing Drop Zones Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over equipment
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 2. Equipment Setup
- Falling objects
- Improper use of tools
- 3. Area Clearance
- Slips from wet surfaces
- Incorrect lifting practices
- 4. Implementing Barriers
- Poor visibility
- Contact with moving machinery
- 5. Signage Installation
- Fall from height
- Struck by moving object
- 6. Hazard Communication
- Inadequate information
- Miscommunication
- 7. Monitoring Drop Zones
- Machinery malfunction
- Non-compliance with safety protocols
- 8. Regular Inspection
- Improper inspection methods
- Missed hazard spots due to negligence
- 9. Equipment Maintenance
- iFailure during operations
- Unexpected release of stored energy
- 10. Evacuation Drill
- Panic and confusion
- Trampling injuries
- 11. Debriefing/Cleanup
- Slippery floors
- Mishandling of waste material
- 12. Incident Reporting
- Delays in reporting
- Inaccuracies in incident details
- 13. Review Safety Measures
- Non-participation of workers
- Failure to identify improvements
- 14. Updating Safety Policies
- Resistance to changes
- Inadequate communication of updates
- 15. Retraining Staff
- Incomplete coverage of training topics
- Insufficient practice for emergency procedures
- 16. Conduct Safety Audits
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- Inadequate understanding of audit requirements
- 17. Implementing Improvements
- Improper procedures followed
- Worker resistance to changes
- 18. Safety Document Updates
- Loss of documents
- Errors or omissions in updates
- 19. Refresher Training
- Inadequate retention of information
- Lack of hands-on experience
- 20. Routine Safety Checks
- Machinery breakdown
- Unauthorized access to restricted areas