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The Operating Towing Controls Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazard
- Lack of PPE use
- 2. Inspect Vehicle
- Falling object
- Unsecured equipment
- 3. Review Safety measures
- Ignorance of safety measures
- Poor communication
- 4. Secure Equipment
- Loose materials
- Poor securing
- 5. Start Towing
- Mechanical problem
- Inadequate tow strength
- 6. On-road Driving
- Traffic accidents
- Poor visibility
- 7. Perform maneuvers
- Incorrect operation
- Sudden changes
- 8. Communication with staff
- Poor communication
- Misunderstanding signals
- 9. Managing Breakdowns
- Traffic exposure
- Hazardous substances spills
- 10. Off-road driving
- Rough terrain
- Wildlife interference
- 11. Load and unload process
- Heavy lift injury
- Unstable loads
- Slips
- falls
- 12. Park and secure vehicle
- Inadequate parking space
- Vehicle rolls unintentionally
- 13. End of Shift Reporting
- Paper cut
- Incorrect record keeping
- 14. Maintenance Work
- Electric shock
- Cuts
- burns
- 15. Emergency Handling
- Panic
- Unclear roles
- responsibilities
- 16. Clean up
- Hazardous waste
- Fall injuries
- 17. Training Staff
- Improper technique
- Non-compliance to rules
- 18. Vehicle decommissioning
- Hazardous substance spill
- Heavy lift injury
- 19. Document Updates
- Incorrect record keeping
- Missed updates
- 20. Equipment Storage
- Trip hazard
- Unauthorised access