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The Vehicle Recovery From Precarious Locations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling objects
- Sharp edges on car parts
- Inadequate lighting
- 2. Site Assessment
- Tripping hazards
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions
- 3. Vehicle Stabilisation
- Incorrect use of stabilisation equipment
- Unbalanced vehicle load
- 4. Recovery Equipment Setup
- Equipment malfunction
- Unsupported equipment causing injury
- 5. Vehicle Extraction
- High force or pressure causing sudden vehicle movement
- Potential for explosion
- 6. Secure Recovered Vehicle
- Incorrect securement of vehicle
- Inadvertent vehicle movement
- 7. Clean Up
- Slipping on oil or substances
- Disposal of hazardous waste
- 8. Debrief and Report Writing
- Repetitive strain injuries from typing
- Mind stress
- 9. Equipment Dismantling
- Injury due to improper handling
- Equipment malfunction
- 10. Transportation Back to Yard
- Traffic accidents
- Loss of concentration while driving
- 11. Yard Arrival and Sign-In
- Fallen items causing tripping
- Miscommunication leading to accidents
- 12. Parking and Securing Vehicle
- Pedestrian incidents
- Misalignment causing colisions
- 13. Documentation Completion
- Repetitive strain injuries from writing
- Mind stress
- 14. Debrief with Manager
- Inadequate feedback leading to repeat mistakes
- Stress regarding negative feedback
- 15. Equipment Storage
- Incorrect storage leading to equipment loss or damage
- Tripping over unsecured items
- 16. Yard Departure and Sign-Out
- Pedestrian incidents
- Miscommunication leading to accidents
- 17. Arrive Home
- Traffic accidents
- Fatigue causing poor driving
- 18. Post-Work Recovery
- Mental fatigue
- Physical strain
- 19. Maintenance of Recovery Tools
- Unplanned release of energy
- Incidents due to inadequate maintenance
- 20. Training for Future Recoveries
- Inadequate training leading to operational errors
- Lack of understanding on new procedures