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The Manoeuvring In Irregular Ground Conditions Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Rough terrain
- Tripping and falling over
- Loose materials rolling or sliding
- 2. Machine Selection
- Incorrect machine for the task
- Poor visibility from operator's position
- 3. Pre-Operation Checks
- Fluid leakage
- Faulty controls or safety devices
- 4. Loading Machinery
- Collapse of supports or docks
- Moving machinery parts
- 5. Transporting Material
- Unbalanced loads
- Collision with other vehicles or structures
- 6. Setting the Machine
- Ground instability
- Underground services (utilities)
- 7. Operation
- Uncontrolled movement of machine
- Contact with overhead power lines
- 8. Spotting for Dump Trucks
- Inadequate communication
- Pedestrian interaction
- 9. Unloading Material
- Spillage
- Unsecured load
- 10. End of Shift / Breaks
- Poor housekeeping
- Unattended machinery
- 11. Maintenance
- Entanglement in moving parts
- Electrical hazards
- 12. Refuelling
- Fuel spills leading to fire risk
- Incorrect use of spill kit
- 13. Breakdowns
- Incorrect lifting/ blocking practices
- Lack of hazard identification skills
- 14. Recovery of Stuck Machines
- Machine rollovers
- Snapping recovery straps
- 15. Demobilisation
- Risk of falling while dismounting machine
- Fatigue due to long working hours
- 16. Post-Operation Checks
- Machinery not isolated before beginning checks
- Missing safety guards or devices
- 17. Reporting Incidents
- Delayed reporting of hazards
- Lack of hazard communication
- 18. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate first aid measures
- Uncontrolled spillages or leaks
- 19. End of Job Cleaning & Inspection
- Inadequate PPE
- Exposure to chemicals during cleaning process
- 20. Equipment Return & Storage
- Improper lifting techniques
- Slips and trips due to cluttered storage area