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The Transport Goods And Materials Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Incorrect manual handling
- 2. Load Vehicle
- Falling objects
- Traffic accidents
- 3. Secure Load
- Pinch points
- Incorrect manual handling
- 4. Transport Goods
- Traffic accidents
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- 5. Unload at Destination
- Falling objects
- Incorrect manual handling
- 6. Return Journey
- Fatigue
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- 7. Vehicle Maintenance
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Use of tools and equipment injuries
- 8. Equipment Checks
- Electrical hazards
- Incorrect use of equipment
- 9. Restocking Vehicle
- Lifting heavy items
- Slip
- trip and fall hazards
- 10. Final Check and Secure Vehicle
- Improper securing leads to falling objects
- Unauthorized access or theft
- 11. Documentation Completion
- Paper cuts
- Bad posture
- 12. Communication with Customer
- Miscommunication leading to errors
- Verbal or physical assault from unhappy customers
- 13. Route Planning
- Failure to plan route could lead to accidents
- Poor planning leads to rush and fatigue
- 14. Compliance with Transport Regulations
- Fines and penalties for non-compliance
- Loss of license
- 15. Ensure Personal Safety Equipment
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Injury from not wearing appropriate protective equipment
- 16. Dealing with Dangerous Goods
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Injuries from incorrect handling or storage of dangerous goods
- 17. Regular Breaks during Journey
- Fatigue
- Decreased concentration leading to accidents
- 18. Unforeseen Eventuality Handling
- Panic leading to errors
- Accident due to lack of preparedness
- 19. Emergency Response Planning
- Failure to respond correctly to emergencies
- Further harm due to lack of emergency plan understanding
- 20. Reporting and Documentation
- Incomplete or incorrect reporting leading to future issues
- Paperwork injuries like paper cuts