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The Operating Hoists Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Failure to use correct equipment
- Lack of training
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Misuse of equipment
- 3. Positioning Hoist
- Risk of falling objects
- Overload of hoist
- 4. Load Check
- Overweight load
- Improper fastening
- 5. Operation
- Inappropriate speed
- Lack of awareness of surroundings
- 6. Maintenance Check
- Improper maintenance
- Wear and tear causing malfunction
- 7. Load Release
- Improper load release
- Uncontrolled load movement
- 8. Safety Inspection
- Inadequate inspection
- Missing safety devices
- 9. Routine Maintenance
- Incorrect handling of tools
- Faulty machines
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Poor knowledge of emergency procedures
- Delayed reaction time
- 11. Hoist Shutdown
- Incorrect shut down procedure
- Electrical hazards
- 12. Post-Operation Inspection
- Missed damage signs
- Incorrect storage of hoist
- 13. Reporting
- Incomplete report
- Failure to communicate incidents
- 14. Clean Up
- Exposure to dangerous materials
- Inadequate cleaning procedures
- 15. Review & Improvement
- Lack of regular review
- Ignoring reported issues