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The Work At Heights On Large Vehicles Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping over tools/materials
- Incorrect equipment selection
- 2. Ladder placement
- Unstable ladder
- Falls
- 3. Vehicle Inspection
- Falling from heights
- Unsecured vehicle parts
- 4. Climbing on Vehicles
- Slippery surface
- Inadequate footwear
- 5. Accessing Heighted Areas
- Mishandling of tools
- Unsecured objects falling
- 6. Handling Tools at Heights
- Dropping tools
- Improper handling techniques
- 7. Working on Heights
- Fall from height
- Lack of safety equipment
- 8. Moving Along the Edge of Surface
- Loss of balance
- Windy conditions
- 9. Using Power Tools at Heights
- Electric shock
- Dropping tools
- 10. Dismounting From Heights
- Incorrect descent method
- Rushed actions
- 11. Clearing Work Area
- Tripping
- Mishandling heavy tools or materials
- 12. Vehicle Material Loading
- Poor manual handling
- Overloading
- 13. Securing Loaded Materials
- Inadequately secured load
- Fall of loose materials
- 14. Cleaning Up Post Job
- Loose debris
- Remaining at height for extended period
- 15. Final Inspection
- Overlooking minor faults
- Rushed inspection
- 16. End of Work Procedures
- Poor tools storage
- Ignoring post work health checks
- 17. Emergency Procedures
- Panic
- Unfamiliarity with emergency process
- 18. First Aid Facilities
- Delayed first aid
- Lack of trained first aders
- 19. Training and Assessment
- Inadequate training
- Poor assessment methods
- 20. Documentation
- Mishandling of documents
- Overlooking important details