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The Lack Of Communication Signals Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Misinterpretation of information
- Uncoordinated work instructions
- 2. Pre-work Briefing
- Miscommunication
- Lack of attention from workers
- 3. Use of Communication Devices
- Device malfunction
- Distractions leading to ignored signals
- 4. Spotter/Signalperson Operations
- Incorrect signaling
- Miscommunication with operator
- 5. Equipment Maintenance
- Lost communication due to equipment failure
- 6. Work Shift Changeover
- Misunderstanding during briefing
- employee unawareness about tasks
- 7. Emergency Communication
- Delay in communication
- Ignored signals because of panic
- 8. Cross-Team Collaboration
- Miscommunication between teams
- Delayed updates
- 9. Worksites Separated by Distance
- Delayed communication
- Misunderstanding due to lack of visual cues
- 10. Loud Environments
- Unable to hear signals
- Misinterpretation of signals
- 11. Regular communication checks
- Neglected checkups
- Breakdown of communication devices
- 12. Radio Communication
- Miscommunication due to signal interruption
- Incorrect use of codes
- 13. Interpretation of Hand Signals
- Distracted signalperson
- Worker misinterprets signal
- 14. Offsite Communication
- Miscommunication due to distance
- Delayed instructions
- 15. End-of-Day Debriefings
- Miscommunication
- Workers not paying attention
- 16. Ongoing Training & Refreshers
- Misunderstanding of new signals
- Not up-to-date with communication changes