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The Mitigating Trip And Fall Risks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor lighting
- Uneven flooring
- 2. Equipment Check
- Tripping over equipment
- equipment falling in the pathway
- 3. Materials Handling
- Mishandling of materials leading to spills & falls
- 4. Machine Use
- Tripping on wires
- leaking fluids
- 5. Work Surfaces Maintenance
- Untidy work area
- Loose tiles or floorboards
- 6. Personal Protective Equipment Usage
- Incorrect footwear causing slipping
- Poor visibility from eyewear fogging up
- 7. Work Area Clear Up
- Obstacles in walkway
- Spills and leaks left unattended
- 8. Electricals Management
- Loose cables causing tripping
- Overloaded sockets leading to sparks
- 9. Loading And Unloading
- Unbalanced load leading to falls
- Tripping over items during loading/unloading
- 10. Job Task Supervision
- Employees rushing resulting in tripping
- Skipping safety protocols
- 11. Breaks And Rest Periods
- Misplacement of personal items causing trip hazard
- Rushing back to work post breaks
- 12. Emergency Procedures
- Panic leading to rushed movement & falls
- Blockage in emergency exits routes
- 13. Walkways And Corridors Maintenance
- Loose or frayed carpet
- Clutter in corridors
- 14. Training And Inductions
- Non-adherence due to lack of awareness
- Incorrect handling of tools and equipment
- 15. Review and improvement
- Non-update of systems
- overlooking small risks