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The Operating Tow Truck Hydraulically Controlled Boom Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment selection
- Workspace obstruction
- 2. Pre-Start Inspection
- Equipment malfunction
- Inadequate training
- 3. Set-Up Procedures
- Unforeseen site conditions
- Absence of safety gear
- 4. Position Vehicle
- Traffic control failure
- Poor weather conditions
- 5. Deploy Stabilisation
- Tipping over
- Ground instability
- 6. Hydraulic Boom Operation
- Overloading
- Mechanical failure
- 7. Connecting to a Vehicle
- Unexpected vehicle movement
- Improper hook-up
- 8. Lifting and Lowering Loads
- Load swing
- Uneven weight distribution
- 9. Vehicle Transportation
- Speed fluctuations
- Route hazards
- 10. Unloading
- Load falling
- Shifting load
- 11. Disconnecting from a Vehicle
- Car battery issues
- Hydraulic fluid leak
- 12. Retract Stabilisation
- Trapped fingers
- Misalignment
- 13. Vehicle Reposition
- Slippery surface
- Insufficient space
- 14. Pack-Up Procedures
- Inclement weather
- Fatigue or distractions
- 15. Post-Operation Maintenance
- Incorrect maintenance procedures
- Unattended tools