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The Repetitive Lifting Tasks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect posture
- Manual handling without training
- 2. Handling equipment
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- Fatigue from repetitive task
- 3. Loading/Unloading
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Back injuries
- 4. Transfer of load
- Weight misjudgment
- Uneven surfaces causing imbalance
- 5. Placing load at destination
- Manual handling in constrained spaces
- Incorrect force exertion
- 6. Restocking
- Excessive reach causing strain
- Prolonged bending or squatting
- 7. Cleanup
- Not storing lifting tools properly
- Lack of awareness of surroundings
- 8. Breaks and rest
- Inadequate rest leading to errors
- Neglecting hydration and nutrition
- 9. Maintenance of lifting equipment
- Use of faulty equipment
- Not following correct maintenance procedures
- 10. Training
- Lack of safety training
- Miscommunication
- 11. Emergency procedures
- Not knowing evacuation procedures
- Lack of first aid training
- 12. Reporting
- Failure to report hazards
- Non-compliance with safety procedures
- 13. Policy review
- Outdated safety policies
- Inadequate risk assessments
- 14. Compliance checks
- Non-adherence to safety guidelines
- Inadequate protective gear
- 15. Equipment upgrade
- Use of outdated equipment
- Improper disposal of old equipment
- 16. Administrative tasks
- Repetitive strain injury due to typing
- Incorrect chair or desk setup
- 17. Health checks and medical surveillance
- Failure to detect health issues in time
- Lack of regular health screenings
- 18. Incident investigation
- Inadequate identification of root cause
- Improper documentation
- 19. Communications
- Inadequate safety signage
- Miscommunication leading to errors
- 20. Ending the shift
- Fatigue leading to mishandling
- Not storing equipment properly