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The Side Lifter Operation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect lifting technique
- improper PPE use
- lack of training
- 2. Pre-use Inspection
- Failure to identify faults or issues
- improper inspection procedures
- not understanding controls
- 3. Loading
- Overloading
- unstable load
- improper manipulation of machinery
- 4. Operating Side Lifter
- Collisions
- falling material
- operator error
- equipment failure
- 5. Unloading
- Unstable load
- inadequate unloading area
- incorrect procedure followed
- 6. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of knowledge of procedures
- panic in crisis situations
- inadequate first aid equipment
- 7. Maintenance
- Improper maintenance practices
- lack of training
- 8. Cleaning and Storage
- Inadequate cleaning/storage areas
- misuse of materials and equipment
- 9. Training and Competence
- Inadequate training
- poor communication
- lack of competence displayed by operators
- 10. Load Securing
- Load shift during transit
- inadequate securing of load
- poorly distributed load
- 11. Traffic Management
- Poorly designated traffic flow
- vehicle collisions
- pedestrian interactions
- 12. Environmental Control
- Inadequate ventilation
- noisy equipment causing hearing damage
- exposure to harmful substances
- 13. Documentation Completion
- Lack of clarity
- incomplete documentation
- miscommunication
- 14. Personal Health Monitoring
- Long term exposure to lifting heavy items
- repetitive strain injuries
- lack of rest breaks
- 15. Post Operation
- Poor debrief
- lack of feedback and improvement discussion
- no routine check for health issues