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The Windrower Operation Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper safety equipment
- Miscalculation of weather conditions
- Insufficient training
- 2. Travel to Site
- Heavy traffic
- Poor road conditions
- Driver fatigue
- 3. Unload Windrower
- Incorrect manual handling
- Equipment malfunction
- 4. Pre-operation Checks
- Incorrect use of machinery
- Inadequate pre-check procedures
- 5. Begin Operation
- Equipment failure
- Improper usage
- Dust generation
- 6. Running the Windrower
- Operator’s poor vision
- Unexpected terrain change
- 7. Monitoring
- Lack of concentration
- Long working hours
- Night operations
- 8. Emergency Stop Handling
- Electrical fault
- Rapid stop required
- 9. Regular Maintenance and Cleaning
- Injury from sharp parts
- contact with hazardous substances
- 10. Troubleshooting and Repairs
- Handling heavy parts
- Abrasions or cuts from sharp parts
- 11. Fuel Handling & Storage
- Spillage or leakage
- Fire hazard
- 12. End of Operation Clean-up
- Contact with hazardous waste
- Slip
- trip
- and fall hazards
- 13. Leaving the Site
- Uneven surfaces
- Poor lighting
- 14. Post-Operation Reporting & Documentation
- Inaccurate data recording
- Miscommunication
- 15. Incident Investigation
- Stress-related issues due to incident
- Lack of clear reporting procedures
- 16. Routine Maintenance
- Incorrect maintenance procedures
- Accidental triggering of moving parts
- 17. Inspection before Storage
- Unnoticed damage or wear and tear
- Improper inspection procedures
- 18. Secure Equipment Storage
- Theft
- Vandalism
- Inadequate security measures
- 19. Disposal of Waste Material
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Inappropriate disposal methods
- 20. Training & Education
- Inadequate supervision
- Misunderstanding safety instructions