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The Use Of Two Person Lifting Techniques Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Miscommunication between team members
- Strains/Sprains
- 2. Checking Equipment
- Faulty lifting equipment
- Incorrect manual handling equipment in use
- 3. Lifting Practise
- Incorrect lifting techniques
- Overexertion
- 4. Carrying Load
- Stumbling/Tripping
- Non-ergonomic movement
- High load weight
- 5. Set Down of Load
- Pinching/Trapping fingers
- Misjudgement of location
- 6. Lifting Large Items
- Incorrect lifting positions
- One worker unable to support weight
- 7. Lifting long term
- Mental fatigue
- Physical fatigue leading to injury
- 8. Using Mechanical Aids
- Incorrect operation of machine
- Machine failure or mishap
- 9. Handling hazardous substances
- Exposure to harmful substance
- Lack of correct safety equipment
- 10. Training for new or young workers
- Lack of knowledge leads to injury
- Improper training given
- 11. Correcting incorrect lifting technique
- Possible confrontation
- Reinjury due to improper correction
- 12. Inspection and maintenance of tools
- Malfunction of tools
- Injury due to faulty tools
- 13. Breaks and work rotation
- Risk of sitting inactive for too long
- Not getting sufficient rest
- 14. Emergency plans and procedures
- Mishandling of emergencies
- Non-adherence to safety measures
- 15. Completion of work
- Slip
- trip and falls
- Incorrect storage of equipment