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The Struck-By Hazards Prevention Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Risk of being struck by moving vehicles
- Risk of falling objects during stock unloading
- 2. Site Assessment
- Risk of being struck by moving machinery or equipment
- Risk of mobile plant striking fixtures such as overhead structures
- 3. Equipment Setup
- Risk of being struck by uncontrolled powered equipment.
- Risk of tools falling from height
- 4. Safe Work Methods
- Risk of being struck by incorrect tool usage
- Risk of equipment collision
- 5. Documentation and Permits
- Risk of errors in documentation leading to accidents
- Risk of inadequate permit controls resulting in potential for strikes
- 6. Personal Protective Equipment
- Risk of inadequate PPE resulting in potential for strike injuries
- 7. Emergency Procedures
- Risk of inadequate emergency procedures resulting in accidents
- 8. Housekeeping
- Risk of tripping hazards leading to being struck by issues due to poor housekeeping
- 9. Equipment Maintenance
- Risk of being struck by malfunctioning equipment due to poor maintenance
- 10. Training requirement
- Risk of untrained individual making mistakes leading to potential strikes
- 11. Personnel Management
- Risk of negligently managed personnel resulting in strike hazards
- 12. Hazardous Material Handling
- Risks associated with struck by hazards when handling dangerous goods.
- 13. Environment Policies
- Risk of not following environment policies can lead to unforeseen dangers
- 14. Safety Reviews
- Risks of overlooking safety precautions
- leading to potential strike hazards
- 15. Safety Audits
- Risks associated with inaccuracies or oversights during safety audits.
- 16. Compliance with Legislation
- Risks associated with non-compliance of the prescribed legislative requirements.
- 17. Implementing Safety Measures
- Risk of partial/ incomplete implementation of safety measures.
- 18. Equipment Checks
- Failure in equipment checks can lead to hazardous situations.
- 19. Defining Responsibilities
- Risks associated with undefined responsibilities may increase chances of accident.
- 20. Continuous Improvement
- Risks associated with not adapting to better safety practices.