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The Work At Heights Without Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper setup
- Unstable surface
- 2. Ladder Selection
- Incorrect ladder type
- Poor condition of ladder
- 3. Ladder Setup
- Improper Angle
- Too slippery surface
- 4. Climbing Ladder
- Falls due to impairment
- Overreaching or losing balance
- 5. Working At Height
- Falling objects
- Electrical hazards
- Weather conditions
- 6. Ladder Dismount
- Overreaching
- Twisting while carrying heavy loads
- 7. Ladder Transport
- Struck by/against hazards
- Trip and fall hazards
- 8. Equipment Use at Heights
- Equipment failure
- Improper use or handling
- 9. Ladder Re-positioning
- Improper handling
- Unstable surface
- 10. Emergency Rescue
- Slow response
- Inappropriate rescue methods used
- 11. Clean-up Operations
- Slips
- trips
- falls; Struck by falling objects
- 12. Post-Operation Checks
- Neglecting visible damage signs
- Ignoring maintenance procedures
- 13. Storage & Maintenance
- Inappropriate storage
- Skip maintenance procedure
- 14. Training & Inductions
- Lack of practical training
- Inadequate understanding of health & safety guidelines
- 15. Regular Audits
- Missing hazard identification
- Non-compliance with safety regulations
- 16. Document Inspections
- Missing or outdated documents
- Non-compliance with safety regulations
- 17. Ladder Inspection After Use
- Neglecting to examine for damages
- Ignoring maintenance procedures after use
- 18. Ladder Disposal
- Incorrect disposal methods
- Failure to replace damaged equipment
- 19. Regular Maintenance
- Failure to maintain equipment
- Inadequate inspection of equipment
- 20. Safety Meeting & Debriefing
- Lack of hazard analysis
- Inadequate communication of safety information