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The Proper Posture During Lifting And Carrying Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect lifting posture
- Uneven load distribution
- 2. Assessment of Object
- Unpredictable object weight
- Sharp edges on object
- 3. Lifting Technique Training
- Lack of training
- Incorrect lifting technique
- 4. Correct Lifting Posture
- Poor body mechanics
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- 5. Lifting the Object
- Back injury
- Arm or hand strain
- 6. Holding and Carrying
- Mishandling of load
- Slipping or tripping
- 7. Movement While Carrying
- Collision with objects
- Falling
- 8. Lowering the Load
- Back strain
- Foot injury due to dropped load
- 9. Using Assistive Equipment
- Equipment malfunctions
- Improper use of equipment
- 10. Placement of Object
- Crushing injury
- Slip or fall risks from improper placement
- 11. Clearing the Area
- Trips due to clutter
- Scrapes from rough handling of debris
- 12. Resting Periods
- Fatigue
- Repetitive stress injuries
- 13. Ergonomics in Work Area
- Poor layout causing excessive twisting or reaching
- Working in cramped spaces
- 14. Safety Briefing and Planning
- Poor communication leading to mistakes
- Lack of planning increases risk
- 15. Regular Review
- Outdated procedures
- Changes in work environment not accounted for
- 16. Personal Protective Equipment
- Inappropriate PPE
- Damaged or defective equipment
- 17. Proper Hydration and Nutrition
- Dehydration
- Poor nutrition causing fatigue or impaired decision-making
- 18. Reporting Hazards and Incidents
- Non-reporting exacerbates risks
- Retaliation fears inhibiting reporting
- 19. Compliance with SWMS
- Non-compliance with procedures
- Ignorance of updated processes
- 20. Regular Follow-ups and Feedback
- Poor follow-up leading to recurrence
- Lack of feedback hampers improvement