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The Dock Levellers Operation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect manual handling
- Tripping over equipment
- 2. Initial Equipment Check
- Equipment malfunction
- Electric shock from damaged cords
- 3. Positioning of Dock Leveller
- Crushing or pinching injuries
- Slips and falls
- 4. Loading and Unloading
- Falling objects
- Tripping over loose products
- 5. Level Adjustment
- Crushing or pinching injuries
- Equipment failure
- 6. Continuous Monitoring
- Fatigue
- Concentration lapses resulting in accidents
- 7. Lowering of Dock Leveller
- Falls from height
- Crushing or pinching injuries
- 8. Post-Operation Equipment Check
- Electric shock from unchecked cords
- Equipment malfunction
- 9. Parking and Securing Unit
- Unauthorized use leading to accidents
- Equipment theft
- 10. Reporting Defects/Faults
- Accidents caused by unidentified or unreported faults
- 11. Clean Up
- Slips and trips on cleaning fluids
- Incorrect disposal of waste
- 12. Shut Down Procedures
- Equipment malfunction
- Electrocution from faulty switch off
- 13. Emergency Procedures
- Insufficient knowledge causing panic
- Inadequate emergency exits
- 14. Training for New Operators
- Inadequate skill leading to accidents
- Lack of familiarity with procedures
- 15. Regular Maintenance Checks
- Undetected defective equipment
- Failure due to lack of regular service
- 16. Safety and Health Meetings
- Miscommunication leading to accidents
- Non-compliance with safety standards
- 17. Auditing Procedures
- Inadequate recording leading to undetected issues
- Lack of follow-up action due to poor auditing
- 18. Reviewing and Updating SWMS
- Outdated procedures causing accidents
- Non-adherence to updates by staff
- 19. Waste Management
- Incorrect disposal leads to hazards
- Failure to recycle as per guidelines
- 20. Staff Welfare Measures
- Lack of rest leading to fatigue and accidents
- Inadequate health provisions leading to sick leave