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The Standing For Prolonged Periods Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Fatigue
- Sprains and strains
- 2. Establish Work Area
- Slips
- trips and falls; incorrect body positioning
- 3. Staff Training
- Inadequate knowledge
- improper technique
- 4. Determine Duration of Standing
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- chronic discomfort
- 5. Provision of Personal Protective Equipment
- Incorrect PPE
- ill-fitting PPE
- 6. Organising the Workspace
- Cluttered work area
- poor layout
- 7. Implementing Work Schedules
- Over-exertion
- inadequate rest periods
- 8. Install Proper Flooring
- Hard flooring
- slippery surfaces
- 9. Advise Breaks and Movements
- Sedentary behaviour
- stiffness
- 10. Provide Adjustable Furniture
- Poor ergonomics
- lack of adjustability
- 11. Regular Inspection
- Wear and tear of equipment
- unaddressed hazards
- 12. Encourage Stretching/Exercise
- Lack of movement
- muscle atrophy
- 13. Monitor Employee Health
- Undetected health issues
- chronic ailments
- 14. Review and Improve Workplace Design
- Adapting to changes
- continuous improvement
- 15. Respond to Feedback & Concerns
- Rigid system
- lack of flexibility
- 16. Update Safety Guidelines
- Outdated instructions
- non-compliance
- 17. Provide Supportive Insoles
- Uncomfortable footwear
- foot and leg discomfort
- 18. Maintain Cleanliness
- Dirty surroundings
- germ spread
- 19. Educate on Proper Posture
- Poor posture
- spinal injuries
- 20. Evaluate the Control Measures
- Ineffective control measures
- safety lapses