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The Working Beside Busy Roads And Highways Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Uncontrolled traffic
- Unstable work environment
- 2. Traffic Control Plan Development
- Incorrect plan
- Non-compliance to regulations
- 3. Equipment Set-up
- Struck by moving vehicles
- Equipment failure
- 4. Signage Installation
- Poor visibility
- Incorrect or missing signage
- 5. Traffic Diversion
- Accidental collision
- Lack of cooperation from road users
- 6. Regular Inspection and Maintenance
- Inadequate inspection
- Neglected maintenance
- 7. Working on Road Sides
- Vehicle intrusion
- Work-related stress
- 8. Breakdown Management
- Inadequate emergency response
- Poor communication
- 9. Clearing Work Area
- Struck by moving vehicles
- Hazards from leftover materials
- 10. Traffic Return to Normal Flow
- Sudden or premature removal of diversion
- Improper signs removal
- 11. Post-Work Equipment Check
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Unsafe handling of equipment
- 12. Work Area Restoration
- Incomplete restoration
- Accidental damage to public property
- 13. Review and Evaluation
- Inadequate feedback collection
- Ineffective changes implementation
- 14. Documentation Completion
- Incomplete documentation
- Non-compliance to regulations
- 15. Dissemination of Information
- Miscommunication
- Lack of understanding
- 16. Training for Next Assignment
- Inadequate training
- Lack of understanding
- 17. Preparation for Next Work Day
- Inefficient preparation
- Mismanagement of resources
- 18. Closure and Handover
- Incomplete handover
- Gaps in communication
- 19. Post-operation Review and Improvement
- Neglecting post-operation review
- Ineffective improvements
- 20. Emergency Planning
- Unavailable or inadequate emergency plans
- Failure to comply with procedures