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The Wheel Loader Attachments Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slip
- trips and falls
- High noise levels
- 2. Wheel Loader Pre-use Inspection
- Injury from moving parts
- Uncontrolled release of energy
- 3. Attachment Selection
- Incorrect or faulty attachments
- Misuse of attachment
- 4. Attachment Installation
- Crush injuries
- Electrical hazards
- 5. Operation Start-up
- Collision with other machinery
- Hand injuries
- 6. Traveling with Attachment
- Toppling over
- Dust inhalation
- 7. Work Area Verification
- Struck by falling object
- Eye damage from flying debris
- 8. Safe Work Process
- Back strain
- Heat stress
- 9. Loading and Unloading
- Falling materials
- Foot injuries
- 10. Work Breaks/Rest Periods
- Lack of hydration
- Muscle fatigue
- 11. Regular Maintenance
- Oil spills
- Sharp edges
- 12. Fueling the Loader
- Fire hazard
- Inhalation of fumes
- 13. PPE Verification
- Improper use of PPE
- Damaged PPE
- 14. Hazard Reporting
- Incomplete reporting
- Poor communication
- 15. Inclement Weather Operation
- Slips on wet surfaces
- Visibility issues
- 16. End of Shift Procedures
- Worker exhaustion
- Incorrect machine shutdown
- 17. Emergency Procedures
- Panic response
- Inadequate first aid
- 18. Storage and Transport
- Unsecured loads
- Vehicle collision