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The Loading Unloading Refrigerated Goods Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect storage temperature
- Inadequate safety equipment
- 2. Pre-Loading Inspection
- Slip/Trip hazards
- Faulty refrigeration unit
- 3. Loading Goods
- Manual handling injury
- Falling objects
- 4. Securing Goods
- Entrapment/Crushing injury
- Unstable loads
- 5. Transport to Site
- Vehicle accident
- Leakage of refrigerants
- 6. Unloading Inspection
- Slip/Trip hazards
- Damaged goods
- 7. Unloading Goods
- Manual handling injury
- Fallen objects
- 8. Storing Goods at destination
- Incorrect storage temperature
- Inadequate safety equipment
- 9. Waste Disposal
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Improper waste management
- 10. Maintenance and Cleaning
- Contact with refrigerants
- Electrical hazards
- 11. Record Keeping
- Ergonomical hazards
- Lost/Misplaced Documents
- 12. Emergency Response Plan
- Non availability of emergency services
- Chaos/Panic during emergency
- 13. Training Employees for handling refrigerated goods
- Knowledge gap
- Unaware of the risks
- 14. Regular Safety Inspections
- Overlooked safety lapses
- Inaccurate inspection records
- 15. Continuous Improvement Plan
- Lack of initiative
- Slow progress in implementation