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The Use A High Reach Forklift Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Inadequate training
- Inadequate personal protective equipment
- 2. Pre-Operation Inspection
- Faulty equipment
- Missing safety device
- 3. Operator Credentials and Verification
- Unqualified operator
- Invalid Licenses
- 4. Personal Protective Equipment Selection
- Poor fit
- Damaged Equipment
- 5. Site Navigation
- Uneven ground
- Obstructed views
- 6. Load Management
- Overloading
- Unstable load
- 7. Fork Lift Operation
- Rapid acceleration/deceleration
- Operating without sufficient visibility
- 8. Regular Breaks
- Fatigue
- Lack of focus
- 9. Clean Work Area
- Slipping/Tripping hazards
- Falling objects
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate emergency exit
- Lack of first aid kit
- 11. Shutdown Procedure
- Sudden shutdown
- Incorrect shutdown procedure
- 12. Post-Operation Inspection
- Missed damage
- Incomplete inspection
- 13. Maintenance and Repairs
- Improper handling of tools
- Unqualified repair personnel
- 14. Reporting and Documentation
- Incomplete records
- Miscommunication
- 15. Training Staff
- Insufficient training
- Non-adherence to safety protocols
- 16. Hazardous Material Handling
- Exposure to toxic substances
- lack of hazmat training
- 17. Accident Response
- Delayed response
- Inadequate response
- 18. Regular Audits
- Missed hazards
- Inadequate measures
- 19. Inclined Plane Handling
- Slipping
- Overturning
- 20. Weather Condition Response
- Severe weather
- Unpreparedness for climate change