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Key Features:
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The Work With Sight Obstruction Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor visibility
- Unmarked hazards
- Improper setup of equipment
- Lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2. Assessment of area
- Poor visibility
- Missing signage
- Unidentified hazards
- Loose cables or wires on the floor
- 3. Setup Equipment
- Handling of heavy equipment
- Incorrect setup due to poor visibility
- Electric shock if equipment malfunctions
- 4. Obstruction Placement
- Risk of collision with machinery or other workers
- Incorrect placement due to lack of visibility
- 5. Inspection of work Site
- Exposure to unseen hazards because of sight obstructions
- Trip and fall hazards due to site clutter
- 6. Adjusting obstructions
- Risk of injury from moving large objects or heavy machinery
- Poor hand grip due to improper gloves being worn
- 7. Worker Communication
- Miscommunication due to loud noises or distractions
- Language barrier leading to misunderstanding of tasks
- 8. Continual Training
- Inadequate training causing unsafe practices
- Lack of knowledge about safety procedures
- 9. Public Protection
- Public entering unsafe areas unnoticed
- Insufficient public warnings or barriers
- 10. Regular Monitoring
- Misjudgement of conditions due to obstructed view
- Fatigue leading to mistakes in monitoring
- 11. Work completion
- Improper shutdown of machinery
- Inadequate clean-up procedures leading to residual risks
- 12. Hazard Review
- Underestimating potential hazards
- Lack of thoroughness due to fatigue or complacency
- 13. Deconstruction of site
- Mishandling of heavy objects
- Negligence during deconstruction can lead to injury from residual hazards
- 14. Clean-up procedures
- Forgetfulness
- Hurry
- Overconfidence
- 15. Documentation
- Misinterpretation of findings from the team
- Loss of important documents can lead to regulatory issues