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The Vehicle Movements At The Edge Of Excavations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incredible workload
- Unsecure area
- 2. Site Inspection
- Exposure to hazardous materials
- Slipping/tripping hazards
- 3. Clearing the Area
- Noise and vibration
- Dust exposure
- 4. Traffic Management Setup
- Collision with other vehicles
- Inadequate signalling
- 5. Excavation Commencement
- Falling into excavation
- Collapse of excavation sides
- 6. Construction of Edge Protection
- Falling from height
- Trip hazards
- 7. Vehicle Approaching the Edge
- Falling of vehicles into excavations
- Loss of control of vehicle
- 8. Loading/Unloading Materials
- Load collapse
- Incorrect manual handling
- 9. Vehicle Reversing towards the Edge
- Vehicle roll-over
- Collision with people or equipment
- 10. Vehicle Departure from Edge
- Skidding or slewing
- Inadequate clearance
- 11. Inspecting the Protected Edge
- Lack of attention
- Fit-for-duty issues
- 12. Maintenance of Protective Measures
- Defective equipment
- Unsafe work practices
- 13. Emergency Response Practice
- Inefficient communication
- Non-availability of first aid
- 14. Cleanup and Area Restoration
- Inadequate PPE use
- Heavy lifting
- 15. Review Safety Measures
- Non-compliance to rules
- Missed regular inspection