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The Preventing Back Injuries Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect lifting posture
- Unstable surface to work on
- 2. Tools and Equipment Gathering
- Improper handling methods
- Overexertion from carrying heavy tools or equipment
- 3. Pre-Start Safety Inspection
- Lack of safety gear
- Inadequate knowledge of necessary pre-start inspection intent and methods
- 4. Manual Handling Training
- Inadequate or incorrect training
- Miscommunication or misunderstanding of instructions
- 5. Workspace Setup
- Blockages/bumps
- Lack of sufficient space for movement
- 6. Communication Procedures
- Inadequate communication
- Mixed signals in communication between team members
- 7. Lifting Operation
- Poor body mechanics
- Fatigue from repeated lifting
- 8. Load Transportation
- Tripping hazards
- Obstructed view while carrying load
- 9. Job Execution
- Not enough rest time
- Continued physical exertion
- 10. Break Time
- Prolonged sitting
- Poor nutrition during break time
- 11. Return to Work
- Repetitive tasks
- quick return to strenuous activities post-break
- 12. End of Shift Cleanup
- Rushed or careless cleanup procedures
- neglecting cleaning duties introducing new hazards for next shift
- 13. Hazard Reporting
- Failure to report a hazard
- Neglecting post-shift hazard checks
- 14. Regular Safety Meetings
- Lack of safety culture
- Complacency towards safety meetings or training
- 15. On-going Training
- Inadequate on-going training
- failure to update knowledge and skills regularly
- 16. Regular Audits and Reviews
- Failure to attend audits
- Ignoring or neglecting feedbacks from previous audits
- 17. Reinforce Safe Work Practices
- Complacency in following safe practices
- Lack of reinforcement or reminders for adhering safe work practices
- 18. Emergency Plan Procedures
- No clear communication of emergency procedures
- No practice of emergency plans
- 19. Post-incident Reporting
- Neglecting to report incidents
- Inadequate knowledge or disregard for post-incident reporting protocol
- 20. Review Safety Compliance
- Checking mattresses for obstructions
- Failure to address improvements identified in safety compliance reviews