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The Access Heights Using Mobile Elevating Platforms Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper training
- Inadequate PPE
- 2. Prestart Inspection
- Equipment malfunction
- Overlooking faults due to poor visibility
- 3. Positioning of Platform
- Risk of falling
- Collision with other machines
- 4. Operating the Mobile Platform
- Tipping due to overloading
- Falling objects from platform
- 5. Working at Heights
- Risk of falling
- Wind and weather conditions
- 6. Lowering the Platform
- Rapid descent causing injury
- Mechanical failure
- 7. Emergency lowering procedure
- Panicking
- Equipment malfunction
- 8. Securing/ Storing Platform
- Unauthorised use of equipment
- Equipment theft or damage
- 9. Routine Maintenance
- Electrical faults
- Use of incorrect maintenance procedures
- 10. Climbing on/off Platform
- Slips
- trips and falls
- improper dismounting
- 11. Hydraulic System Checks
- Hydraulic fluid leaks
- Failure of hydraulic systems
- 12. Battery or Engine checks
- Explosive gases
- Fire from fuel or electrical spark
- 13. Correct use of outriggers/stabilisers
- Tip over incidents
- inadequate ground conditions
- 14. Loading/Unloading Materials on Platform
- Overloading
- Dropped materials causing injury
- 15. Shut Down Procedure
- Improper shutdown leading to malfunctions
- Neglecting safety protocols