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The Dangerous Goods Transportation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect handling
- Lack of training
- 2. Loading
- Overloading
- Slippery surfaces
- 3. Documentation
- Inaccurate paperwork
- Non-compliance with regulations
- 4. Vehicle Inspection
- Mechanical failure
- Tyre defects
- 5. Journey Planning
- Route hazards
- Weather conditions
- 6. Packaging
- Inadequate containment
- Label errors
- 7. Labelling
- Mislabeling
- Unreadable labels
- 8. Handling Equipment
- Equipment malfunction
- Improper use
- 9. PPE Usage
- Inadequate PPE
- Improper PPE fitting
- 10. Loading Dock Safety
- Falls
- Collisions
- 11. Transport Mode Selection
- Inappropriate vehicle type
- Vehicle overcapacity
- 12. Emergency Response Planning
- Lack of emergency equipment
- Untrained staff
- 13. Communication
- Miscommunication
- Signal failure
- 14. Unloading
- Manual handling injuries
- Equipment faults
- 15. Waste Disposal
- Environmental contamination
- Incorrect disposal methods
- 16. Post-transport Review
- Missed incidents
- Non-reporting of issues
- 17. Maintenance Checks
- Overlooked damages
- Delayed repairs
- 18. Staff Training
- Insufficient training
- Unaware of updates
- 19. Compliance Audits
- Non-compliance fines
- Regulatory breaches
- 20. Reporting
- Incomplete reports
- Data loss