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The Rescue From Heights Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling from height
- Incorrect use of equipment
- 2. Briefing and Training
- Miscommunication
- Lack of understanding or training
- 3. Personal Protective Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Improper use of equipment
- 4. Entry and Access to Height
- Falling objects
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- 5. Work Commencement
- Falling from height
- Inappropriate work procedures
- 6. Regular Work Breaks
- Fatigue
- Dehydration
- 7. Material Handling
- Dropping tools or materials
- Strains and sprains
- 8. Equipment Inspection
- Using faulty equipment
- Missed damages during inspection
- 9. Emergency Procedures
- Unfamiliarity with procedures
- Panic during emergencies
- 10. Descending/Exiting Heights
- Losing balance
- Poor coordination
- 11. Debrief and Equipment Check
- Neglecting maintenance
- Ignoring damage signs on equipment
- 12. Incident Reporting Procedure
- Failure to report
- unfamiliarity with procedure
- 13. Post-Rescue Check up
- Ignored injuries
- Delayed medical attention
- 14. Equipment Storage
- Improper storage
- Damage during storage
- 15. Review and Improvement
- Ignoring feedback
- Not updating procedures