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The Securing Planks Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling objects
- Incorrect use of tools
- 2. Loading
- Back injury
- Foot injury due to heavy loads
- 3. Transporting
- Traffic accidents
- Overturning during transit
- 4. Unloading
- Crushing injuries
- Tripping over loose materials
- 5. Positioning Planks
- Incorrect installation
- Slipping or falling
- 6. Securing Planks
- Insufficient fixation
- Muscular strain
- 7. Quality Check
- Structural failure
- Misalignment errors
- 8. Adjustment
- Falling from height
- Handling heavy objects
- 9. Cleaning Up
- Slip/trip hazards
- Contact with hazardous substances
- 10. Maintenance
- Electric shock
- Inadequate maintenance procedures
- 11. Training and Supervision
- Lack of skills
- Non-compliance with regulations
- 13. Emergency Procedures
- Fire hazard
- Insufficient evacuation plan
- 14. Waste Disposal
- Hazardous waste
- Ill-defined disposal methods
- 15. Review and Monitoring
- Unexpected hazards
- Not mitigating recognized risks