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The Moving Large Or Irregular Items Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Mistaking heavy items for light ones
- Improper handling of irregular items
- 2. Checking Equipment
- Faulty gears
- Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 3. Planning the Pathway
- Obstructed pathway
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
- 4. Lifting Technique
- Strains and sprains
- Falls due to lifting postures
- 5. Moving the Objects
- Collision with other objects
- Falling objects
- 6. Setting Down the Items
- Dropping items
- Pinch points
- 7. Using Mechanical Aids
- Improper operation
- Malfunctioning Equipment
- 8. Handling Irregular Items
- Unexpected shapes sizes leading to falls/strains
- Sharp edges causing cuts
- 9. Storing Large Objects
- Objects falling from height
- Crowded storage areas increasing injury risk
- 10. Clearing the Area
- Trip hazards from leftover materials
- Hazardous substances left behind
- 11. Post-Moving Check
- Missed potential hazards
- Faulty tools not accounted for
- 12. Regular Equipments Inspections
- Faulty equipment
- Wear and tear
- 13. Reporting Incidents
- Late reporting
- Misunderstanding on what to report
- 14. Training of Staff
- Poor understanding of procedures
- Usage of improper techniques
- 15. Maintenance and Repairs
- Delayed repairs
- Inadequate maintenance resulting in safety risks