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The Removing Obstructed Load Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over materials
- Tool injuries
- 2. Safety briefing
- Miscommunication
- Non-compliance
- 3. Inspect equipment
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Electric shocks
- 4. Setting up work area
- Falling objects
- Slips and trips
- 5. Locate the obstruction
- Sharp object injury
- Inadequate lighting
- 6. Assess load weight
- Back strain
- Dropped object
- 7. Implement safety measures
- Non-compliance
- Unsafe practices
- 8. Remove obstruction
- Cutting injuries
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- 9. Evaluate removal procedure
- Improper evaluation
- Mistakes overlooked
- 10. Clear work area
- Tripping
- Falling objects
- 11. Review safety protocols
- Incomprehension
- Misinterpretation
- 12. Document the process
- Incomplete documents
- lost or misplaced
- 13. Dispose of waste
- Exposure to harmful substances
- incorrect disposal
- 14. Check Equipment
- Undiscovered damage
- Regular wear and tear
- 15. Debrief team
- Miscommunication
- Unclear instructions
- 16. Return equipment
- Lost equipment
- Damage during return
- 17. Finalise report
- Incomplete reporting
- Misinformation
- 18. Follow up actions
- Missed issues
- non-compliance follow up
- 19. Review SWMS
- Overlooking issues
- Incomplete review process
- 20. Debrief client
- Miscommunication
- Missing information