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The Move Heavy Furniture Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unsuitable PPE
- Lack of Training
- 2. Assess Furniture
- Falling Objects
- Improper Lifting Techniques
- 3. Clear Pathway
- Slip
- Trip and Fall Hazards
- 4. Implement Team-Lift Procedure
- Mismatched Lifting Techniques
- Communication Breakdown
- 5. Manual Handling Operation
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Back Strains
- 6. Apply Moving Equipment (If necessary)
- Faulty Equipment
- Incorrect Use of Equipment
- 7. Move Furniture
- Collision with Objects
- Damaging Property
- 8. Navigate Stairs or Obstacles
- Mishandling Furniture
- Falls
- 9. Place Furniture in New Location
- Space Issues
- Mishandling
- 10. Check for Damages Post-Move
- Cut/Pinches
- Furniture Compromised
- 11. Clean-up Work Area
- Trip and Slip Hazards
- Improper Waste Disposal
- 12. Review Moving Procedure
- Lack of Procedure Understanding
- Improper Practice Implementation
- 13. Final Equipment Checks
- Damage to Equipment not Checked
- Unaccounted Tools/Equipment
- 14. De-Brief Team
- Miscommunication
- Lack of Feedback
- 15. Document Process and Report Any Incidents
- Lost/Misplaced Documents
- Reporting Delays