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The Use Of Motorised Buggies Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Manual handling
- Exposure to harmful substances and dust
- Slips
- trips and falls
- 2. Vehicle Check
- Unintended vehicle movement
- Exposure to noise from motor
- 3. Loading
- Crushing injuries from heavy equipment
- Back injury due to lifting
- 4. Driving Circuits
- Accidents due to high speed or reckless driving
- Fatigue from long-time operation
- 5. Unloading
- Struck by falling objects during unloading
- Manual handling injuries
- 6. Parking & Securing
- Roll-off accidents from improper securing
- Unauthorized use if not properly locked
- 7. Maintenance Checks
- Contact with engine heat sources
- Chemical burns from battery acid
- 8. Cleaning
- Exposure to chemical cleaners
- Overhead work hazards
- 9. Refuelling
- Fire or explosion from fuel spills
- Inhalation of dangerous fumes
- 10. Battery Charging
- Electric shock
- Dangerous gases during charging
- 11. Night Operation
- Poor visibility
- Slips
- trips and falls in dark environment
- 12. Driving on Slopes
- Tipping over due to weight imbalance
- Rolling backwards
- 13. Moving through Narrow Aisles
- Collision with stationary objects
- Crushing injuries between buggy and wall
- 14. Buggy Breakdown
- Being stuck in inclement weather
- Not being seen by other vehicles causing collision
- 15. In Case of Emergencies
- No access to emergency shutdown
- Quick exit impeded by improper sitting position
- 16. Return & Check-In
- Lost/stolen buggies when not properly returned
- Hassle from late check-in causing hurried steps and leading to accidents
- 17. Reporting Issues / Accidents
- Delay in reporting enhancing worsening of issues
- Not knowing the correct accident reporting process
- 18. End of Day Storage
- Theft or vandalism if not properly stored
- Damage due to exposure to weather
- 19. Regular Servicing
- Inadequate maintenance leading to larger issues
- Health risks from dirty/old filters
- 20. Staff Training
- Untrained staff leading to more accidents
- Improper use causing wear and tear