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The Speed Limit Observance Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Poor visibility
- 2. Daily inspection
- Mechanical failure
- Incorrect servicing procedures
- 3. Vehicle Start-up
- Unexpected start-up
- Poorly maintained vehicle
- 4. Normal operation
- Exceeding speed limit
- Ignoring traffic signs
- 5. Emergency stop
- Lack of stopping distance
- Tyre blowout
- 6. Heavy traffic driving
- Dealing with aggressive drivers
- Inability to maintain safe following distance
- 7. Low visibility conditions
- Impaired visibility due to rain or fog
- Using high beam irresponsibly
- 8. Parking and exiting vehicle
- Poorly chosen parking spot
- Not setting the handbrake properly
- 9. Fuel refilling
- Fire hazards
- Chemical exposure
- 10. Breakdown service
- Unsafe positioning of vehicle during breakdown
- 11. Towing
- Inadequate equipment
- Insufficient training
- 12. Driving on unpaved roads
- Unexpected obstacles
- dust hazards
- 13. Night driving
- Fatigue
- Impaired vision
- 14. Inclement weather
- Slippery road conditions
- Reduced visibility
- 15. Use of smartphone/GPS
- Distraction
- Hand-free equipment malfunction
- 16. Load securing
- Improper loading
- Unsecured load
- 17. Pre-trip inspection
- Oversight of potential issues
- Incomplete inspection
- 18. Vehicle shutdown
- Unsafe parking location
- Failed to set hand brake
- 19. Post operation servicing
- Misuse of mechanical equipment
- Exposure to harmful substances
- 20. Incident report
- Failure to report
- Incorrect report