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The Addressing Risks From Overloading Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect lift planning
- Overloading
- Lack of equipment and personnel training
- 2. Lifting Operations
- Overloading
- Mechanical failure
- Incorrect rigging
- 3. Load Transportation
- Uncontrolled movements
- Overloading
- Traffic in work area
- 4. Load Placement
- Miscommunication
- Inadequate placement area
- Exceeding the safe working load limit
- 5. Maintenance and Inspection
- Negligence in regular inspections
- Use of damaged equipment
- 6. Decommissioning
- Use of incorrect procedures
- Untrained personnel
- 7. Load Transfer
- Inadequate supervision
- Negligence in following standard operating procedures
- Overloading
- 8. Equipment Setup
- Incorrect installation
- Unqualified personnel
- 9. Safety Check
- Overlooking defects/malfunctions
- Rushed inspections
- 10. Operation Briefing
- Lack of understanding
- Miscommunication
- 11. Manual Handling
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- Non-usage of appropriate PPE
- 12. Surveillance
- Poor visibility
- Lack of continuous monitoring
- 13. Emergency Response
- Lack of proper emergency plan
- Inadequate training
- 14. Load Securing
- Inadequate fasteners
- Overloading
- 15. Debriefing
- Lack of feedback
- Miscommunication
- 16. Reporting
- Delayed reporting
- Miscommunication