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The Training Heavy Machine Operators Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect application of safety gear
- Lack of clear communication
- 2. Safety Briefing
- Inadequate knowledge of machinery
- Incomplete safety information
- 3. Machine Inspection
- Failure to identify machine defects
- Ignoring regular maintenance
- 4. Starting the Machine
- Unqualified operator starts machine
- Failure of emergency stop function
- 5. Loading Materials
- Overloading
- Incorrect loading procedure
- 6. Managing Media
- Poor visibility due to dust
- Noise pollution
- 7. Secure Work Area
- Loose objects
- Slips and falls due to untidy work area
- 8. Operating Controls
- Untrained user
- Incorrect settings input
- 9. Changing Attachments
- Risk of pinching during changeover
- Installing incorrectly sized or incompatible attachments
- 10. Machine Shutdown
- Emergency shuts down not understood
- High restart time affecting operations
- 11. Unloading Machine
- Incorrect unloading procedures
- Material spillage causing a slip hazard
- 12. Servicing and Clean Up
- Risk of electrical shock
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 13. Post-Operation Checks
- Failure to detect operational issues
- Ignoring minor repairs
- 14. Training Completion
- Training materials not understood
- Lack of adequate practice opportunities
- 15. Reporting and Review
- Not understanding reporting procedures
- Overlooked near-miss incidents
- 16. Equipment Storage
- Improper storage leads to deterioration
- Risk of equipment theft or damage
- 17. Site Clean-Up
- Exposed sharp objects
- Loose materials on site causing trips and falls
- 18. De-briefing
- Confusion about individual responsibilities
- Ignoring feedback from operators
- 19. Incident Responses
- Lack of knowledge on emergency response procedures
- Failure to report incidents
- 20. Daily Shutdown
- Not following correct shutdown procedure
- Leaving machinery in unsafe state after shutdown