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The Manoeuvre Through Tight Spaces Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls hazard
- Poor visibility
- 2. Risk Assessment
- Incorrect risk assessments
- Overlooking hazards
- 3. Workspace Clearance
- Falling objects
- Inadequate space
- 4. Pre-Move Inspections
- Undetected damage to equipment
- Not spotting potential obstructions
- 5. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment causing injury
- Incorrect usage of equipment
- 6. PPE Check
- Inadequate or damaged personal protection equipment
- 7. Clearance Check
- Contact with overhead/underground services
- Poor path planning
- 8. Manoeuvre Preparations
- Miscommunication
- Incorrect method used
- 9. Slow Movement Initiation
- Collision with personnel or object
- Misjudgement in tight areas
- 10. Ongoing Evaluations
- Not updating to changes in environment
- Complacency
- 11. Clear Marking
- Poor visibility
- Ignoring safety markings
- 12. Regular Stops
- Overworking
- Fatigue
- 13. Completion
- Failure to report issues and concerns
- Leaving the area in an unsafe condition
- 14. Post-Task Procedure
- Failure to properly store equipment
- Lack of follow-up checks
- 15. Incident Reporting
- Failure to recognise or report incidents
- Incorrect reporting procedures applied
- 16. Emergency Policies
- Unawareness or neglect of emergency procedures
- Inadequate training
- 17. Review
- Unclear communication
- Failing to take feedback and improving
- 18. Training
- Inadequate training leading to risks
- 19. Communication
- Loss of focus due to distractions
- Miscommunication during task
- 20. Maintenance Check
- Undetected faults in equipment
- Procrastination in regular maintenances