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The Proper Use Of Safety Belts Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poorly maintained safety belts
- Incorrect fitting or wearing of belt
- 2. Pre-work Inspection
- Safety belts not inspected and tested regularly
- Unidentified wear and tear
- 3. Proper Fitting
- Incorrect fitting causing discomfort or injury
- Using incorrect type of safety belt for specific job
- 4. Climbing Height
- Falls from height due to incorrectly secured safety belts
- Dangling or loose ends can catch on machinery or equipment
- 5. Work at Height
- Fall from heights
- Struck by falling objects
- 6. Descending from Height
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- Caught-in between equipment
- 7. Post-work Inspection
- Overlook of any potential damage to safety belts
- Missing inspection due to haste or ignorance
- 8. Maintenance and Repair
- Damage due to improper maintenance procedures
- Not following manufacturer’s instructions during repair
- 9. Storage
- Damage due to improper storage conditions
- Loss of safety belt
- 10. Emergency Response Planning
- Delay in emergency response
- Non-availability of trained first aid personnel on site
- 11. Training Requirements
- Inadequate training leading to misuse or non-use of safety belts
- Misinterpretation of rules and regulations
- 12. Communication and Consultation
- Incomplete communication regarding safety procedures
- Language barriers contributing to misunderstanding
- 13. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Irregular monitoring leading to overlook minor issues
- Failure in evaluating condition of safety belt leading to potential hazards
- 14. Review and Update Procedures
- Outdated procedures
- Failure in updating new laws and regulations
- 15. Documentation and Records
- Error in documentation
- Loss of safety inspection records