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The Standing Long Hours Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect posture
- Lack of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2. Ground Check
- Slippery surface
- Uneven ground
- 3. Standing Position
- Incorrect body alignment
- Floor hardness
- 4. Duration of Stand
- Fatigue
- Circulation problems
- 5. Footwear Check
- Inadequate footwear
- Foot pain
- 6. Regular Breaks
- Forget to break
- Ignoring discomfort
- 7. Stretching
- Incorrect technique
- Over-stretching
- 8. Hydration
- Dehydration
- Ignoring thirst signals
- 9. Body Mechanics
- Incorrect lifting
- Repetitive motions
- 10. Work Area Design
- Inadequate lighting
- Poor ergonomics
- 11. Equipment Adjustment
- Poorly set up equipment
- Unstable podium
- 12. Task Rotation
- Non-compliance
- Fatigue from repetitive tasks
- 13. Training
- Poor knowledge of standing technique
- Misunderstanding instructions
- 14. Safety Checks
- Overlooking hazards
- Lack of maintenance
- 15. Reporting Problems
- Fear of reporting
- Inaccurate incident description
- 16. Use of Assistive Devices
- Improper use
- Equipment malfunction
- 17. End of shift procedures
- Failure to clean area
- Forget to report issues
- 18. Post-Work Recovery
- Ignoring persistent discomfort
- Lack of rest
- 19. Follow-up Actions
- Not addressing reported problems
- Non-compliance with control measures
- 20. Review and Improvement
- Non-compliance
- Ignoring feedback