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The Reversing Heavy Vehicles Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unsecured load
- Inadequate training
- 2. Pre-Operation Check
- Vehicle not roadworthy
- Defective reversing lights
- 3. Reversing Procedure Prep
- Overhead wires
- Poor visibility
- 4. Install Reversing Alarm
- Faulty alarm
- Installation error
- 5. Use of Guide
- Miscommunication
- Inefficient guide
- 6. Monitor Surroundings
- Pedestrian traffic
- Other vehicle movements
- 7. Start Reversing
- Speed too high
- Loss of steering control
- 8. Regular Checks of Vehicle
- Missed issues in pre-operation check
- 9. Clear Communication
- Guide's instructions not clear
- Improper use of radio communication
- 10. Stop Reversing
- Timely stopping at designated location
- Misjudging stop position
- 11. Park and Secure Vehicle
- Incorrect parking procedure
- Not using parking brake
- 12. Post Operation Check
- Missed damage or issue
- Ignoring minor issues
- 13. Report Any Issues
- Reporting delay
- Miscommunication in reporting
- 14. Prepare for Next Reverse
- Not checking surrounding conditions
- Not readjusting mirrors properly
- 15. Finish Reversing Operation
- Not securing load
- Leaving vehicle running