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The Schedule Movement Of Heavy Loads Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper training
- Failure to use PPE
- 2. Briefing and Planning
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- Lack of communication
- 3. Load Assessment
- Inaccurate weight estimation
- Inadequate assessment of load shape or Centre of Gravity (CoG)
- 4. Equipment Selection
- Using defective or inadequately maintained equipment
- Choosing wrong equipment for the job
- 5. Work Area Assessment
- Slippery or uneven surface
- Obstacles in the pathway
- 6. Staff Assignment
- Inexperience
- Fatigue
- 7. Pre-lift Checks
- Defective hoisting equipment
- Inadequate pre-lift checks
- 8. Lifting Process
- Manual handling injuries
- Struck by falling object
- 9. Transporting Load
- Slips
- trips
- and falls
- Collisions with objects or personnel
- 10. Unloading Process
- Crushing injuries
- Drop load
- 11. Post-operation Checks
- Machinery malfunctions
- Unsuitable storage conditions
- 12. Reporting and Documentation
- Inadequate reporting
- Missing information
- 13. Regular Equipment Maintenance
- Machinery failure
- Neglect of regular inspection
- 14. Emergency Procedures
- Improper emergency procedures
- Lack of Workplace hazards awareness
- 15. Engaging Subcontractors
- Incompetent subcontractors
- Miscommunication
- 16. Staff Training and Certifications
- Outdated certifications
- Insufficient training
- 17. Regular Safety Audits
- Insufficient safety measures
- Unidentified risks
- 18. Review of Policies & Procedures
- Obsolete policies and procedures
- Non-compliance with rules and regulations
- 19. Disposal of obsolete or damaged equipment
- Improper disposal
- Environmental hazards
- 20. Scheduled Machinery Replacement
- Operating old or worn-out machinery
- Delay in replacement schedule