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The Unstacking Racking Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slips
- trips and falls; Incorrect manual handling techniques
- 2. Lift Delivery
- Damage to equipment; Injury from falling objects
- 3. Inspection
- Exposure to sharp edges; Exposure to hazardous substances
- 4. Storing
- Improper stacking; Unsteady surfaces causing topple
- 5. Assembling
- Faulty equipment; Inadequate training
- 6. Manual Handling
- Strains and sprains; Repetitive strain injuries
- 7. Loading Materials
- Falling materials; Crushing injuries
- 8. Step-up
- Limited access and egress; Instability from improper locking
- 9. Use of Pallet Truck
- Collisions; Overloading
- 10. Movement within site
- Obstructions in path; Uneven flooring
- 11. Positioning Racking
- Incorrect positioning; Twisting or awkward postures
- 12. Identifying Labels
- Misidentification; Lack of information
- 13. Disassembling
- Improper procedures; Inadequate training
- 14. Restacking Items
- Toppling stacks; Pinch points
- 15. Clean up
- Trips due to poor housekeeping; Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- 16. Reporting
- Failure to report issues; Miscommunication
- 17. Maintenance
- Neglect of routine maintenance; Use of faulty equipment
- 18. Emergency Procedures
- Unpreparedness for emergencies; Inadequate first aid provision
- 19. Debriefing
- Lack of feedback; Miscommunication leading to accidents
- 20. Storage and Disposal
- Improper storage causing hazards; Disposal causing environmental damage