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The Conducting Regular Tow Equipment Checks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping hazards
- improper tools or equipment
- 2. Personal Protective Equipment Check
- Incorrect PPE
- worn-out PPE
- 3. Tow Truck Inspection
- Mechanical faults
- fluid leaks
- 4. Equipment Loadout
- Heavy lifting
- incorrect storage
- 5. Route Planning
- Unfamiliar roads
- poor weather conditions
- 6. Arriving at the Scene
- Traffic accidents
- hostile environment
- 7. Vehicle Positioning
- Collision with other vehicles
- poor visibility
- 8. Securing the Area
- Lack of visible signage
- inadequate space
- 9. Vehicle Assessment
- Fuel leaks
- electrical hazards
- 10. Hook Up Process
- Incorrect attachment
- sudden load shift
- 11. Loading the vehicle onto a tow truck
- Improper handling
- falling vehicle
- 12. Secure Vehicle for Transport
- Loose fixtures
- unsteady loads
- 13. Leave Scene
- Collisions with other vehicles
- tripping hazards
- 14. Drive to Destination
- Traffic accidents
- unfamiliar routes
- 15. Offload Vehicle
- Sudden load shift
- vehicle rolling
- 16. Final Inspection
- Misplaced tools
- remaining hazards
- 17. Prepare for Next Call
- Improper restocking
- misplaced equipment
- 18. Reporting and Record Keeping
- Inaccurate data
- importance underestimation
- 19. Debriefing
- Miscommunication
- misunderstanding of hazards
- 20. End of Shift Checks
- Missed hazards or damages
- fatigue-related errors