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The Inadequate Securing Of Loads Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper equipment
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- 2. Inspection
- Not identifying damaged rigging
- Not checking load capacity
- 3. Equipment Setup
- Uneven ground conditions
- Overloading equipment
- 4. Lifting Load
- Load swing
- Falling loads
- 5. Moving Load
- Striking pedestrians
- Interaction with traffic
- 6. Unsecuring Load
- Falling objects
- Cutting or pinching injuries
- 7. Securing Load
- Incorrect knotting and fastening
- Poor balance of load
- 8. Re-inspection
- Failure to notice changes in load/vehicle condition
- 9. Transportation
- Unstable cargo during transport
- Road hazards
- 10. Offloading
- Toppling of heavy items
- Slipping due to weight shift
- 11. Restowing
- Inadequate anchoring of stored goods
- Misplacement causing tripping
- 12. Post-work Inspection
- Failure to note damaged equipment post-work
- Ignorance of vehicle wear and tear
- 13. Maintenance and Cleaning
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Slips and falls due to wet surfaces
- 14. Report and Documentation
- Insufficient information documented
- Missed reporting of incidents
- 15. Training and Skills Update
- Non-compliance to updated standards
- Inconsistent training methods and outcomes
- 16. Emergency Response Plan
- Lack of knowledge on emergency response
- Panic during emergencies
- 17. Health and Wellbeing Checks
- Ignoring minor injuries or discomfort
- Not adhering to recommended work/rest periods
- 18. Equipment Replacement
- Using outdated or worn-out equipment
- Delay in replacing faulty equipment
- 19. Hazard Reporting
- Failure to report discovered hazards immediately
- Lapses in hazard tracking
- 20. Periodic Review
- Infrequent review schedules
- Non-adherence to updated standards