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The Setting Up of Signage, Barriers and Warning Devices Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate planning
- Lack of safety gear
- 2. Equipment Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Missing tools
- 3. Site Assessment
- Uneven terrain
- Slippery surfaces
- 4. Hazard Identification
- Unrecognised danger zones
- Overlooked risks
- 5. Communication Setup
- Miscommunication
- Failure in communication devices
- 6. Signage Selection
- Incorrect signage
- Inadequate visibility
- 7. Barrier Placement
- Insufficient barriers
- Improper installation
- 8. Warning Device Setup
- Device malfunction
- Misleading warnings
- 9. Weather Consideration
- High winds
- Poor visibility due to weather
- 10. Personal Protective Gear
- Ill-fitting PPE
- Damage during use
- 11. Access Control
- Unauthorized access
- Incorrectly secured area
- 12. Traffic Management
- Collisions
- Ineffective traffic control measures
- 13. Public Safety Measures
- Pedestrian interference
- Public injury risks
- 14. Worker Training
- Inadequate training
- Misunderstanding procedures
- 15. Emergency Response Plan
- No emergency plan
- Delayed response time
- 16. Monitoring and Supervision
- Lack of supervision
- Inattention to developing hazards
- 17. Regular Checks
- Missed checks
- Inaccurate record-keeping
- 18. Adjustments and Corrections
- Incorrect adjustments
- Overlooked necessary corrections
- 19. Area Clearance
- Loose debris
- Tripping hazards
- 20. Documentation
- Incomplete records
- Lost documentation
- 21. Final Walkthrough
- Missed hazards
- Overlooked precautions
- 22. Decommissioning
- Unsafe disassembly procedure
- Equipment damage