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The Moving Large Pots Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Injury from moving heavy pots
- Potential back injury
- 2. Inspection of Pots
- Tripping over pot
- Cuts from sharp edges
- 3. Positioning of Pot
- Pot falling causing serious injury
- Strained muscles from incorrect lifting
- 4. Loading of Pots
- Drop on feet leading to broken bones
- Back injuries due to improper posture
- 5. Movement to New Location
- Collision with obstacles in path
- Strained muscles from pushing/pulling heavy weight
- 6. Placement of Pot
- Risk of being hit by a falling object
- Possible foot and hand injuries
- 7. Final Clean Up
- Risks from leftover debris
- Stumbling over remaining equipment
- 8. Transportation of waste materials
- Cuts or scratches from debris
- Injury due to improperly secured load
- 9. Washing Pots
- Mildew or mould exposure
- Slipping from wet surfaces
- 10. Storing Pots
- Risk of straining while lifting
- Stacking related injuries
- 11. Documentation
- Miscommunication leading to incidents
- Incorrect information causing future hazards
- 12. Equipment Maintenance
- Electric shock from corded devices
- Fire hazards if not stored or maintained properly
- 13. Review and Training
- Risks of injury during training
- Non-compliance of safety measures leading to accidents
- 14. Emergency Procedures
- Poor awareness increasing accident risks
- Panic and confusion during emergency situations
- 15. Regular Audits
- Misidentification of hazards
- Poor maintenance of safety standards
- 16. Policy Update
- Outdated procedures leading to increased risk
- Errors in documentation causing miscommunication
- 17. Disposal of Pots
- Injury from broken pots
- Improper disposal leading to environmental hazards
- 18. Replacement of Damaged Pots
- Potential injury while handling heavy pots
- Falling pots causing injury
- 19. Stowing Equipment
- Strain injury from lifting heavy equipment
- Slips
- trips and falls due to improper stowing
- 20. Final Check
- Overlooked hazards leading to injury
- Complacency and disregard for safety measures