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The Carrying Heavy Loads Over Uneven Terrain Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Improper load lifting
- 2. Pick Up Load
- Musculoskeletal injury
- Pinch points
- 3. Carry Load to Designated Area
- Trip hazards
- Uneven terrain
- Excessive weight
- 4. Avoid Obstacles While Carrying Load
- Trip hazards
- Miscalculated steps
- 5. Set Down Load Carefully
- Toe or finger crush injuries
- Squashed body parts
- 6. Check Load Stability after Setting Down
- Crush injuries
- Unstable loads toppling onto workers
- 7. Returning for Another Load
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Fatigue damage
- 8. Communication with Team Members
- Miscommunication leading to accidents
- Lack of visual communication
- 9. Follow Designated Routes Over Uneven Terrain
- Fall and trip hazards
- Roll-overs from misjudged placements
- 10. Use Recommended Lifting Gear
- Inadequate safety gear
- Malfunctioning equipment
- 11. Maintain Good Housekeeping Practices
- 12. Regular Rest Breaks
- Fatigue
- Decreased concentration levels
- 13. Rotate Workers if Needed
- Physical exhaustion
- Lowered cognitive function from overwork
- 14. Incident Reporting and Immediate Action
- Delayed response to incidents
- Neglected hazard identification
- 15. Review Work at the End of Shift
- Unaddressed safety concerns
- Missed inspection of tools and materials