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The Carrying Materials By Hand Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor manual handling
- Lack of safety equipment
- 2. Load Handling
- Overloading
- Inadequate grip
- 3. Moving Material
- Obstacles in path
- Uneven terrain
- 4. Storage Placement
- Incorrect storage placement
- lack of organised space
- 5. Repositioning
- Poor propulsion/ stopping techniques
- Inadequate body positioning
- 6. Unloading Material
- Sharp edges on material
- Unsafe unloading methods
- 7. Re-handling
- Uneasy lifting angles
- Improper hand tools
- 8. Transportation
- No clear walkway
- Surface condition unsafe
- 9. Returning Equipment
- Equipment faulty
- Incorrect return/storage practices
- 10. Cleaning Up
- Risk of slips
- trips and falls
- Unsafe disposal of waste materials
- 11. Debriefing
- Lack of communication
- Safety information not passed on
- 12. Checking Equipment
- Faulty or damaged equipment
- Inadequate inspection procedures
- 13. Disposing of Waste
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- Environmental contamination
- 14. Performing Safety Checks
- Risks overlooked
- Complacency with checks
- 15. Final Inspection
- Incomplete inspection
- Missed potential hazards
- 16. Report Submission
- Delayed reporting
- Missing crucial details in report
- 17. Reviewing Procedures
- Inadequate review of safety procedures
- Non-compliance with regulations
- 18. Updating Documentation
- Outdated safety plans
- Inaccurate record keeping
- 19. Communication to team
- Information loss during translation
- Misinterpretation of instructions
- 20. Retraining if necessary
- Improper training methods
- Insufficient attention to new updates