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The Asymmetrical Spinnaker Handling Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Risk of tripping
- inadequate knowledge of safety procedures
- improper PPE attire
- 2. Check Equipment
- Faulty equipment
- risk of electrocution
- falling gear
- 3. Set Up Spinnaker
- Risk of entanglement
- bodily strain
- poor visibility
- 4. Launch Procedure
- Wind gusts
- risk of falling overboard
- rope binds
- 5. Sailing with Spinnaker
- Improper maneuvering
- high wind conditions
- sea sickness
- 6. Jibbing
- Collision risk
- improper communication
- loss of balance
- 7. Dousing Procedure
- Risk of entanglement
- wind gusts
- falling equipment
- 8. Post-Operations Check
- Overlooking damage
- inadequate space
- faulty equipment
- 9. Cleaning & Maintenance
- Use of harsh chemicals
- slipping hazards
- inadequate training of personnel
- 10. Storage
- Inadequate storage space
- stack fall risk
- sharp objects
- 11. Conducting Inspection
- Missed damages
- overlooking safety hazards
- improper documentation
- 12. Repairs
- Inadequate tools
- lack of skill/experience
- electric shock risk
- 13. Training Skippers & Crew
- Miscommunication
- improper demonstration
- inadequate knowledge base
- 14. Implementing Safety Protocols
- Inconsistent reinforcement
- ignorance to protocol
- lack of preparedness for emergencies
- 15. Emergency Management
- Lack of control
- inadequate first aid
- poor emergency evacuation protocol
- 16. Log Keeping and Communication
- Miscommunication
- loss of important documentation
- technological failure
- 17. Crew Wellbeing Check
- Mental stress
- physical exhaustion
- ignoring health problems
- 18. Incident Follow-up & Debrief
- Ignoring follow-up actions
- traumatized crew members
- lack of support system
- 19. Policy Reviewing & Updating
- Overlooking safety issues
- ignorance to feedback
- lack of periodic review
- 20. Safety Drill
- Lack of seriousness
- ineffective execution
- ignorance to procedure