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The Installing Tyre Chains On Heavy Vehicles Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor lighting
- Unsuitable work area
- 2. Check and Clean Vehicle
- Incorrect posture while checking the vehicle
- Biological hazards
- 3. Inspecting Tyre Chains
- Sharp objects
- Heavy lifting
- 4. Position Chains Around Tyres
- Struck by moving vehicles
- Awkward postures
- 5. Secure Chains to Tyre
- Moving vehicle
- Using tools incorrectly
- 6. Test Drive
- Loss of control of heavy vehicle
- Incorrect tyre chains installation
- 7. Inspect Chains After Drive
- Hot surfaces
- Moving vehicle
- 8. Adjust Chains if Necessary
- Working in inclement weather
- Strains from adjusting chains
- 9. Retesting Drive
- Incorrectly fitted tyre chains causing an accident
- Slips
- Trips
- 10. Remove Chains
- Risk of injury from falling chains
- Hand injuries from handling chains
- 11. Clean and Store Chains
- Dust inhalation
- Tripping over untidy workspace
- 12. Document Process
- Inadequate instructions
- Lack of training
- 13. Maintenance of Tyre Chains
- Hand injuries
- Working with chemicals
- 14. Training Staff
- Lack on concentration
- Inadequate training
- 15. Regular Review of SWMS
- Non-compliance to safety guidelines
- Outdated information
- 16. Emergency Procedures
- Panic in emergencies
- Improper use of safety equipment
- 17. Accident Reporting
- Failure to report accident
- Inadequate record keeping
- 18. Workplace Cleanliness
- Tripping Hazards
- Chemical spills
- 19. Regular Safety Audits
- Non-compliance with safety regulations
- Outdated safety procedures
- 20. Continuous Improvement
- Resistance to change
- Non-compliance with updated procedures