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Key Features:
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The Working During Peak Rush Hours Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Fatigue
- High-travel volumes
- 2. Journey Planning
- Inadequate rest breaks
- Inaccurate travel times prediction
- 3. Vehicle Checks
- Malfunctioning vehicle parts
- Damaged safety equipment
- 4. Rush Hour Commute
- Aggressive drivers
- Unexpected delays
- 5. Arrival at Destination
- Tight parking spaces
- Pedestrian hazards
- 6. Unloading Goods
- Heavy lifting
- Slips and falls
- 7. Return Journey
- Fatigue
- High volume of traffic
- 8. Loading Dock Operations
- Crush injuries
- Falling goods
- 9. Vehicle Re-checks
- Overheating engine
- Brake failure
- 10. Rest and Recuperation
- Lack of quality rest spaces
- Insufficient rest duration
- 11. Documentation
- Incorrect documentation
- Missing files
- 12. Journey Debrief
- Inadequate feedback
- Miscommunication
- 13. Refuelling
- Spillages
- Fire hazards
- 14. Post-Rush Hour Commute
- Tiredness
- Reduced visibility
- 15. Equipment Storage
- Manual Handling,Equipment damage
- 16. End of Shift Reporting
- Data errors
- Omission of details
- 17. Rest and Recuperation
- Insufficient rest
- Inadequate meal breaks
- 18. Next Shift Preparation
- Insufficient preparation time
- Equipment unavailability
- 19. Repeat Cycle
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Mental stress