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The Vehicle Reversing At Site Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Uneven ground
- Debris on site
- 2. Vehicle Inspection
- Faulty reversing lights/beeper
- Bald tyres
- 3. Site/Area Assessment
- Poor visibility
- Obstructed view
- 4. Implement Traffic Management Plan
- Non-compliance to traffic rule
- Improper setup
- 5. Reverse Vehicle into Position
- Pedestrian traffic
- Proximity to other vehicles/structure
- 6. Communication Establishment
- Ineffective communication devices
- Language barrier
- 7. Start Reversing the Vehicle
- Vehicle malfunction
- Inattention from operator
- 8. Monitor Surroundings
- Unnoticed obstacles
- Moving equipment/vehicles
- 9. Stop for Any Hazard Identified
- Delayed reaction
- Ignoring the hazard
- 10. Continue Reversing after Clearing Hazards
- Remaining unseen hazards
- 11. Signal When Reversing Completed
- Missed or misunderstood signal
- Distracted associate
- 12. Exit Reversing Area Smoothly
- Speed over control
- Poor visibility
- 13. Confirm Clearance with Spotters
- Lack of coordination
- Worn-out communication devices
- 14. Document Completed Task
- Documentation error
- Unreported incident/error
- 15. Post Operation Review
- Overlooked errors
- Unaddressed suggestions from team
- 16. Maintenance Check
- Forgotten or skipped steps
- Ignored minor faults
- 17. Reporting Any Issues
- Failure to report
- Miscommunication
- 18. Carry Out Necessary Repairs
- Incomplete repair
- Temporary solution used
- 19. Evaluate for Continuous Improvement
- Ignoring feedback
- Lack of follow-up action
- 20. Update Risk Management Procedures
- Late updates
- Ignored suggestions