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The Ascend Or Descend Stairs Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect footwear
- Unfamiliarity with stairs layout
- 2. Ascending Stairs
- Slipping
- Tripping
- Lack of handrail
- 3. Descending Stairs
- Slipping
- Taking too many steps at a time
- 4. Carrying objects up or down stairs
- Poor visibility
- Loss of balance
- 5. Navigating corners on stairs
- Moving too fast
- Not using handrails
- 6. Using stairs during building maintenance
- Littered stairs
- Wet Stairs
- 7. Using stairs in emergencies
- Panic and rush
- Limited visibility
- 8. Cleaning Stairwell
- Wet/slippery surfaces
- Electrical cords
- 9. Illumination Check
- Inadequate light
- Damaged light fixtures
- 10. Condition Assessment
- Loose carpeting
- Broken or cracked steps
- 11. Fall Protection Setup
- Absence of guardrails
- Improper setup of fall protection
- 12. Handrail Utilisation
- Broken or unreliable handrail
- Lack of grip
- 13. Footwear Inspection
- Unsuitable footwear
- Worn-out soles
- 14. Load Handling Awareness
- Inappropriate load handling
- Overloading
- 15. Stairs Traffic Management
- Congestion on stairs
- Unregulated movement
- 16. Emergency Response Planning
- Ill-prepared in emergencies
- Inadequate training
- 17. Stairwell Etiquette Training
- Lack of awareness
- Disregard for others
- 18. Regular Inspections
- Missed inspections
- Inadequate frequency
- 19. Area Cleaning Protocol
- Clean up delays
- Inappropriate cleaning equipment
- 20. Reporting Unsafe Conditions
- Fear of reprisal
- Ignorance of reporting protocol