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The Operate A Pallet Jack Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Manual handling injuries
- 2. Checking Equipment
- Electric shock
- Faulty machine operation
- 3. Moving the Pallet Jack
- Collision with other objects/people
- Musculoskeletal strain
- 4. Lifting Loads
- Overbalancing
- Dropping load onto feet
- 5. Transporting Loads
- Collision with objects/personnel
- Load instability
- 6. Lowering Loads
- Pinching fingers
- Unexpected release of load
- 7. Leaving Jack in Safe Position
- Obstruction to pathways
- Unsafe Parking location
- 8. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge
- Incorrect procedures followed
- 9. Maintenance
- Poor maintenance practices
- Use of incorrect tools/equipment
- 10. Storage
- Improper storage space
- Cluttered area causing trip hazards
- 11. Return and Report
- Failure to report faults or hazards
- Ignoring potential risks
- 12. Daily Check
- Skipping checks
- Not addressing warning signs
- 13. Navigating Narrow Areas
- Collision with walls/objects
- Uncontrolled movement
- 14. Navigating Ramps
- Loss of control
- Over-speeding
- 15. Working in Public Areas
- Risk to non-trained personnel
- Obstructing pedestrian paths
- 16. Battery Charging
- Fire hazard
- Battery explosion risk
- 17. Potential Leakages
- Slippery surface
- Chemical exposure
- 18. Pallet Jack Re-positioning
- Musculoskeletal strain
- Collision hazards
- 19. Corrective Actions
- Lack of training
- non-compliance to guidelines
- 20. End of day Checks and Storage
- Missed checks
- Improper storage causing obstruction