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The Avoidance Of Manual Handling Injuries Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Insufficient training
- Inappropriate lifting techniques
- 2. Preliminary site assessment
- Ignorance of terrain
- Lack of protective gear
- 3. Gathering and positioning materials
- Manual handling injuries
- Strains and sprains
- 4. Implementing correct body mechanics
- Poor posture
- Fatigue
- 5. Starting the task
- Lack of communication
- Incorrect use of equipment
- 6. Operating equipment & device
- Equipment failure
- Accidental start-up
- 7. Stopping and storing equipment
- Unsafe storage
- Faulty equipment
- 8. Transferring work piece by carrying it manually
- Back injury due to heavy-weight lifting
- Twisting while carrying
- 9. Execution of cleaning tasks
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Allergic reactions
- 10. Assessment of the working area post-complete
- Failing to identify remaining risks
- Misjudgement about hazards
- 11. Reporting
- Data misinterpretation
- Missing key information
- 12. Regular maintenance and inspections
- Overlooking worn out parts
- Neglect of periodic inspections
- 13. Communication between workers
- Miscommunication
- Ignoring safety guidelines
- 14. Storage of equipment
- Unsafe storage location
- Improper handling of hazardous equipment
- 15. Task conclusion
- Ignoring or missing final check
- Leaving workplace uncleaned