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The Off-Loading Heavy Materials Without Mechanical Aids Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards from unorganised work area
- Back injuries from incorrect lifting postures
- 2. Assess and plan task
- Miscalculation of load weight
- Inadequate training or knowledge
- 3. Communicate and coordinate
- Communication breakdown can lead to accidents
- Uninformed bystanders nearby
- 4. Inspect materials
- Sharp edges cause injury
- Materials heavier than estimated
- 5. Physical condition assessment
- Fatigue or obscured vision leading to errors
- Dehydration or heat stroke in harsh conditions
- 6. Manual handling process
- Muscular strain from heavy lifting
- Slips and falls due to uneven flooring
- 7. Passing materials to other workers
- Collisions or accidental drops
- Improper handling technique causing injury
- 8. Placement of materials
- Incorrect placement could lead to instability and topple over
- Feet or hands crushed under materials
- 9. Repeat handling process
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Increasing fatigue leading to errors
- 10. Regular breaks and rest periods
- Rest periods overlooked leading to exhaustion
- Inadequate hydration during breaks
- 11. Clean up work area
- Tripping over leftover debris
- Cuts from discarded sharp objects
- 12. Documentation
- Paper cut hazards
- Incorrect documentation leading to misinformation for future tasks
- 13. Emergency protocols
- Inadequate knowledge on managing emergencies
- Panic induced mistakes during an actual emergency
- 14. Post-task health check
- Mental stress overlooked
- Delayed onset muscular soreness causing discomfort and potential long term damage
- 15. Feedback and process review
- Ineffective feedback can lead to repeating of same mistakes
- Inadequate punctuality in reviewing processes can miss out on rectifying issues promptly.