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The Adjust Seating Mechanisms Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect posture
- Poor lighting
- 2. Assess Seating
- Pinch Points
- Repetitive motion
- 3. Adjust Seat Height
- Falls from height
- Overexertion
- 4. Adjust Seat Depth
- Awkward positions
- Muscle strain
- 5. Adjust Armrests
- Contact stress
- Forceful Exertion
- 6. Adjust Backrest
- Overreaching
- Repetitive movement
- 7. Adjust Lumbar Support
- Poor Posture
- Static postures
- 8. Check Adjustment
- Non-ergonomic movements
- Muscle strain
- 9. Test Seating
- Slips and trips
- Fatigue
- 10. Final Inspection
- Repetitive tasks
- Poor body mechanics
- 11. Document Process
- Eye strain
- Extended durations of time sitting
- 12. On-going Maintenance
- Awkward positions
- Risk of falls
- 13. User Training
- Poor understanding
- Misuse of equipment
- 14. Hazard Reporting
- Inadequate communication
- Risk of error
- 15. Regular Monitoring
- Inadequate maintenance
- Non-compliance
- 16. Corrective Action Implementation
- Delayed response
- Lack of training
- 17. Health Surveillance
- Undetected illnesses
- Insufficient check-ups
- 18. Update Risk Assessment
- Lack of updated information
- Inefficient control measures
- 19. Ensure Safe Storage
- Physical injuries from incorrect storage
- Damage to equipment
- 20. Debriefing team
- Miscommunication
- Lack of understanding