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The Opening Closing Trailer Doors Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect manual handling
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 2. Visual Inspection
- Cut or scrape injuries
- hazard from damaged door
- 3. Positioning for Opening/Closing
- Struck by moving vehicle
- Vehicle fumes
- 4. Opening Door Procedure
- Struck by loose items from trailer
- Fall from height
- 5. Entering / Exiting Trailer
- Fall from height
- Trapped fingers/limbs
- 6. Securing Open Doors
- Struck by unsecured door
- Wind-related incidents
- 7. Closing Door Procedure
- Crush injuries
- Pinch points
- 8. Final Checks
- Errors due to complacency
- Incorrect load securement
- 9. Documentation
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Eye strain
- 10. Reporting Issues
- Poor communication
- Misunderstandings leading to errors
- 11. End of Task Clean-up
- Manual lifting injuries
- Trip hazards
- 12. PPE Removal
- Contamination
- Incorrect removal procedure
- 13. Equipment Storage
- Manual handling
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 14. Task Reflection
- Lack of feedback
- Unaddressed safety issues
- 15. Return to Work Commencement
- Fatigue
- Rushing to start new job
- 16. Incident Reporting
- Non-reporting of incidents
- Lack of follow-up
- 17. Reviewing Procedure
- Complacency
- Negligence in reviewing procedure
- 18. Task Completion
- Incorrect disposal of waste
- Hazardous materials mishandling
- 19. Debriefing
- Inadequate rest
- Miscommunication
- 20. Post-Task Check
- Missed risks
- Undocumented hazards