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The Dropped Objects Prevention Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper equipment handling
- lack of personal protective equipment
- 2. Tool Selection
- Incorrect tool choice
- poor condition of tools
- 3. Work Area Setup
- Insufficient space
- unsafe location
- 4. Equipment Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- inadequate inspection process
- 5. Load Lifting
- Excessive weight
- improper lifting technique
- 6. Securing Loads
- Insecure load
- faulty securing equipment
- 7. Moving Objects
- Moving heavy item without assistance
- slipping/tripping over objects
- 8. Object Handover
- Dropping objects during handover
- insufficient communication
- 9. Work at Height
- Falling from height
- dropped objects from height
- 10. Unplanned movement of machines/vehicles
- Collision with person or object
- crushing hazards
- 11. Lone Work
- Risks included as per individual tasks performed
- difficulty in raising alarm in event of emergency
- 12. Handling Tools
- Improper use of tools
- faulty tools
- 13. Completion
- Leaving hazardous materials unattended
- incomplete setup dismantling
- 14. Cleanup and Storage
- Mishandling of broken/ sharp pieces
- improper disposal of waste
- 15. Equipment Return
- Risk of equipment damage during transportation
- incorrect storage
- 16. Field Assessment
- Exposure to environment elements
- potential site conditions
- 17. Documentation
- Incorrect documentation
- missing documents
- 18. Review of the work process
- Overlooking critical feedbacks
- missed learning opportunities
- 19. Emergency Response procedure
- Lack of training in handling emergencies
- unavailability of emergency equipment.
- 20. Debriefing
- Missed learning opportunities due to improper debriefing.