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The Balancing On Narrow Ledges Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slippery surfaces
- Unstable footings
- Falling objects
- 2. Safety Check
- Improper safety equipment
- Malfunctioning tools or equipment
- 3. Equipment Setup
- Incorrect equipment assembly
- Inadequate workspace
- 4. Balancing Training
- Muscle strain
- Fall from height
- 5. Approach Ledge
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- Vertigo
- 6. Ascend to Height
- Fall from height
- Head injuries from low overhead clearance
- 7. Move Along Ledge
- Loss of balance
- Slippery ledge
- 8. Secure Position
- Inadequate anchoring
- Sudden gusts of wind
- 9. Balance on Narrow Ledge
- Fall from height
- Loose materials on ledge
- 10. Descend from Height
- Fatigue
- Loose or damaged footholds
- 11. Post-Balance Review
- Overconfidence in capabilities
- Non-adherence to safety protocols
- 12. Equipment Dismantle
- Unsupported structures falling over
- Struck by moving equipment
- 13. Site Clean-up
- Trips and falls
- Handling sharp objects
- 14. Debrief and Feedback
- Inattention to feedback
- Ignoring safety protocols
- 15. Documentation
- Missing or incorrect information
- Data losses