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The Lifting Awkward Loads Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor lifting posture
- Falling objects
- 2. Lifting Procedures
- Back strain
- Tripping over
- 3. Load Positioning
- Incorrect load placement
- Crushing injury
- 4. Load Movement
- Falling loads
- Slips and trips
- 5. Load Placement
- Muscular strain
- Damage to load
- 6. Machine Operation
- Uncontrolled movements
- Inadequate knowledge of operation
- 7. Spill control
- Slippery surface
- Chemical exposure
- 8. Post-Lifting Process
- Fatigue
- Repetitive movement injuries
- 9. Materials Disposal
- Collapse of surplus materials
- Inappropriate disposal methods
- 10. Equipment Maintenance
- Faulty equipment
- Lack of regular inspection
- 11. Area Clean-up
- Slippery floors
- Obstruction in walkways
- 12. De-briefing and Reporting
- Lack of hazard awareness
- Ineffective communication
- 13. Rest and Recovery
- Physical fatigue
- Repetitive strain injury
- 14. Emergency Response
- Inadequate training
- Panic reaction
- 15. Review and Improvement
- Non-compliance
- Ignorance towards improvement suggestion
- 16. Safety monitoring
- Inadequate safety supervision
- Inconsistent safety practices