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The Use Mechanical Hoists Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Untrained Operator
- Incorrect Manual Handling
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty Equipment
- Inadequate Maintenance
- 3. Load Assessment
- Overloading
- Unbalanced Load
- 4. Lifting Operation
- Fall of Material
- Swing of Load
- 5. Moving Loads
- Collisions
- Incorrect Pathway
- 6. Setting Down Load
- Trapping Fingers
- Accidental Release of Load
- 7. Hoist Inspection
- Rust
- Wear and Tear
- Missing Parts
- 8. Shutdown Procedure
- Inappropriate Shutdown
- Incomplete Lockout
- 9. Unexpected Power Failure
- Abrupt Stop
- Collapsing Equipment
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Poor Evacuation Routes
- Lack of Training
- 11. Noise Exposure
- Prolonged Exposure
- Hearing damage
- 12. Electrical Hazards
- Electrocution
- Electrical Fires
- 13. Working at Heights
- Falls
- Drop objects from Height
- 14. Air Quality/Poor Ventilation
- Breathing Difficulties
- Long-Term Health Risks
- 15. Ergonomic Hazards
- Incorrect Posture
- Repetitive Motions
- 16. Workshop Vehicle Movement
- Vehicle Hit
- Run Over by a Vehicle
- 17. Vibration exposure
- Hearing Damage
- long-term Health Risks
- 18. Maintenance and Cleaning
- Incorrect Use of Chemicals
- Cuts/Punctures
- 19. Dealing with Hazardous substances
- Inhalation
- Skin Contact
- Eye Contact
- 20. Manual Handling Tasks
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Back Injuries