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The Lifting, Carrying, Pushing And Pulling Tasks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate PPE
- incorrect assessment of load
- 2. Planning
- Poor communication
- lack of understanding of task requirements
- 3. Inspection
- Equipment malfunction
- obstructions in work area
- 4. Lifting Setup
- Incorrect posture
- uneven weight distribution
- 5. Warm-up
- Insufficient warm-up leading to potential muscle strain
- 6. Assess Load
- Misjudging weight
- inadequate grip
- 7. Select Routes
- Slippery surfaces
- poorly lit pathways
- 8. Check Equipment
- Wear and tear on lifting tools
- unsuitable equipment
- 9. Communication
- Misunderstandings among team members
- distractions
- 10. Lift Execution
- Sudden movements
- not following instructions
- 11. Carrying
- Fatigue
- obstructed vision while carrying
- 12. Pushing
- Excessive force required
- unstable footing
- 13. Pulling
- Overextension
- tripping hazards
- 14. Breaks
- Insufficient rest periods
- dehydration
- 15. Stacking
- Unstable loads
- exceeding height limits
- 16. Use of PPE
- Failure to use or inappropriate type of PPE
- 17. Team Lifting
- Poor coordination
- miscommunication
- 18. Load Securing
- Inadequate securing
- movement during transportation
- 19. Final Check
- Skipping final equipment checks
- ignoring minor issues
- 20. Debrief
- Lack of feedback
- overlooking safety improvements
- 21. Documentation
- Incomplete records
- errors in logging
- 22. Training
- Insufficient knowledge updates
- infrequent training sessions
- 23. Maintenance
- Ignoring wear and tear signs
- delaying scheduled maintenance